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THE 

YOUira CAPTIVE PUmCE, 

A TAZJS^ OF’ 


ALLEGORY AND FACT. 



f. ^APTJVIAr^, 

REPUBLIC, OHIO. 



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SAN^DUSKY, OHIO : 

REGISTER STEAM PRINTING ESTBALISHMENT. 

1870. 










- TO THE 

AMERICAN PEOPLE 
Mis Wort 

IS MOST RESPECTFULLY INSCRIBED 
BY THE AUTHOR. 


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Entered according to Act of Congress in the year eighteen hundred and sixty-nine, by Dr. 
P. O, Eastman, in the Clerk’s Office of the District Court for the 
Northern District of Ohio. 


CONTENTS OF THE YOUNG CAPTIVE PRINCE. 


A graphic sketch of his illustrious ancestors and the country of his birth. His mysterious 
disappearance from his father’s house. Trumpeters are sent out, a dilligent search is made 
for him. He is given up as lost. The people wear a badge of mourning for him. After the 
elapse of many years it was made known to Aurelius his father, by an unknown voice that 
his son was still living but not where. Aurelius offers high honors in State to any who will 
make known to kim where his son is, and be instrumental in his return home. It is made 
known to a shepherd while watching his flocks by night. He leaves in search of him, ac- 
companied by a special friend. He finds him the chief ruler of a Foreign Empire. He holds 
an interview with him. They are condemned as spies and thrust into prison and ordered to 
be executed. Very mysterious dreams delay their execution. He has a remarkable vision 
of the future state, after which he releases the prisoners. He returns with them to his native 
land. As he draws nigh to Salem, Aurelius with a multitude go out to meet him. There is 
great joy in their meeting. His father makes a Feast of Welcome. Not long after this Au- 
relias dies and Flavius becomes the Ruler of the land. The people of the Valley seek an 
alliance to the Highlands. The two empires become blended in one under his rule. A nar- 
ration is given of his seduction and captivity, and how he become the chief ruler of the 
Foreign Empire. A sketch is given of his wars with an interesting people called Boglanders. 
A view is given of the space now occupied by our solar system as it was previous to Creation. 
What man was made out of. His first interview with Eve. A description of the Garden of 
Eden. How the serpent managed to allure the woman. The effects of eating the forbidden 
fruit on their physical system. Ahistoiy of Cain and Abel. Abel was buried by Angels. 
A description of the person of Adam as given by Methusalah. A short sketch of the Ante- 
diluvians and the builaing of the Ark. Bandits attempt to destroy it while building. A 
view is given of the Deluge. An Address of Noah to posterity. A Geological view of the 
interna] portion of the Earth, and the evidence to prove it to be an ocean of burning fire. 


Preface to the youj^q Captive pf^ipcE. 



The author of this work has endeavored to study perspicuity and bre- 
vity. Virtue and Vice are personified in the figure of two distinct forms 
of Government. The one has its advantages, tlie other its disadvantages. 
Vice in its worldly ambition seeks the overthrow of Virtue by stealing 
away the Crown Prince, but its eourse of policy proves ruinous to itself. 
Virtue raises and Vice sinks. Some of the most interesting incidents 
which liave ever occurred since the world begun are here brought for- 
ward and dwelt upon. The reader will in perusing this work, if the 
author is not mistaken, find some very interesting pictures. This work 
is strictly moral and as such is intended to be instructive. 

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JnE you^iq jl^APTlVq pRINCJE. 


Aurelius Monsura was a native of Salem, the capital of the 
Highlands of Elysia. His father was called Big Heart, a name 
given to him by the people of the country in consequence of 
his virtues and extreme benevolence ; but his true name was 
Cerael Monsura. His mother’s maiden name was Good Soul. 
From the first it was argued that he was born to be great, not 
only by reason of the virtues of his illustrious ancestors, but 
some remarkable phenomenon which was manifested at the 
time of his birth. There appeared over where he lay a bright, 
luminous body, resembling a star, suspended in the heavens, 
and still apparent, beyond in the distance, was heard sweet 
music as if the harps of Heaven were waked up anew, and 
rejoicing over one who was born to redeem. The education 
of Aurelius was mostly committed to the care of his mother, 
who was notable for her talents as well as her virtues. She 
resolved to divest herself and the Department from every 
thing which would tend to fill his mind with bigotry. The 
trappings so common to courts were not to share in her ar- 
rangements. The principles of his education were to be based 
on sound morality and true philosophy. Empires may rise 
and fall, revoultion succeed revolution ; but these shall endure. 
They are nature’s laws ordained by Deity and will outlive the 
‘‘crash of nature and the wreck of worlds.” Aurelius was to 
govern the affairs of State ; how important, then, that his mind 
should receive a proper moulding. Not only his own happi- 
ness but the happinness of millions was depending on his 
education. She soon found in her little son a congenial, happy 
temperament, actuated by love and kindness. He manifested 
the greatest pleasure in seeing friends enter his Department. 
When about three years old he saw a female passing with a 
little boy by the hand, both in poor attire, Aurelius requested 
the privilege to take a garment and give to the child. The 
strangers were invited in and fed and clothed ; their hearts 
were gladdened and they went on their way rejoicing. At an 
early age he began to have his young courtiers. He often 
gave presents of the most pleasing kind to his little visitors. 


6 THE YOUNG CAPTIVE PRINCE. 


Their moments when together passed imperceptibly by in 
in sweet harmony ; the hour allotted them seemed scarcely 
begun when the bell announced the time had come for their 
separation. They would pass out one by one singing : “How 
loth I am to leave the place where Aurelius shows his smiling 
face.” 

The day that he was ten years old it being his birth day he 
requested and obtained permission to visit the different parts 
of the city to alleviate the wants of the necessitous. His 
mission he fulfilled in the most benevolent and affectionate 
manner ; on his return home he found the youth of his age of 
both sexes, waiting to receive him in front of his father’s 
dwelling. As he approached they formed a line to the right 
and left, as he passed through they strewed his path-way with 
flowers ; when he had raised upon the casing leading into the 
house, he thanked his young friends for the distinguished 
honors they had conferred upon him. The young frequently 
assembled and serenaded him. At the age of fourteen years 
he sought and obtained permision to travel through the length 
and breadth of the country, seeking the welfare of the people. 
He gave large drafts to relieve those who were in want. 
Groups of people gathered at different places as he passed, 
singing enchanting songs. On his return to the capital he 
was saluted with the highest honors. Thus far, Aurelius’ days, 
had passed like a flowery dream ; the sweet breezes of Para- 
dise were not always to fan his spirit ; a sore trial awaited him. 
He was suddenly called to the bed-side of a dying father; the 
noble Big Heart was about to leave these lower scenes to 
enjoy those higher and more sublime. He told his son that 
the affairs of State were about to devolve upon him, that the 
only safe rule was trusting in Divine Providence, his feet upon 
the sure rock. By so doing the storms of life and its changes 
would not seriously affect him ; that every good and perfect 
gift are from above, and in order to obtain them they must be 
sought in prayer ; that if he served the High and Holy One 
with an undivided heart, He would be his constant friend ; 
but if he forsook Him He would cast him off forever. After 
an affectionate address to friends and family, he bid them all 
adieu and meekly resigned his spirit into the hands of Him 
who gave it. When a righteous man dies the people mourn ; 
the funeral knell was soon heard announcing that the great 


THE YOUNG CAPTIVE PRINCE. 7 


and good had fallen ; the sweet breezes caught the sound and 
wafted the mournful tidings over hill and dale throughout the 
country. The people put on a badge of mourning in token of 
their regard of him who had fallen. His remains were laid in 
state for three days, the people came to look upon him whom 
they loved in life and whose memory they still cherished after 
death. After an interesting discourse by one Rev. Mr. Good 
Fellow, a vast multitude formed into procession, headed by 
twenty-four young maidens dressed in black, sweetly singing, 
with harp and psaltry in hand, chanting “all hail to the 
memory of the great and good.” Dust having been committed 
to dust and ashes to ashes, the minds of the people were 
turned towards the interesting young Aurelius. Delegations 
were appointed from different parts of the country, waited on 
him urging him to accept of the administration of the affairs 
of the government. Aurelius meekly bowing, responded that 
after suitable consultation and reflection, he would make 
known unto them his determination. He repaired to his 
Council Chamber to consult with his mother and a Counselor 
by the name of Justice. In the meantime, the Delegates 
were entertained at a rich banquet at the Union Hall, some- 
times called the Guest Chamber. The next morning early, 
they were waited upon by the private Secretary and informed 
that he was ready to receive them, in a few moments they 
appeared at the door of the hall leading to the reception room. 
Soon the tall, graceful form of the young Monsura aj^peared 
in their presence and with a graceful bow gave them a cordial 
welcome. They had the pleasure of finding that the desired 
object of their mission was accomplished. Accordingly ar- 
rangements were made for the Inauguration, or more properly, 
the Coronation of the youth. The day having arrived, thou- 
sands were seen of the different sexes, old and young, flocking 
to Fountain Park, the place appointed for the august cere- 
monies. This place was large and commodious and seemed 
wonderfully fitted up by nature for so interesting an occasion. 
The gushing fountains of living water sending forth their 
silvery streams ; the flowers, the lily, the evergreen, inter- 
spersed with the most delicious fruits, together with the 
artificial arrangements, all conspired to make a modern 
Paradise. The part to be occupied was fitted up in something 
the style of an amphitheatre. The different Delegations were 


8 THE YOUNG CAPTIVE PRINCE. 


each represented by twenty-four young females dressed in 
white, indicating their faith in the purity of him who was to 
be their ruler. The vast concourse being assembled, the 
trumpet was sounded which was the signal for the approach 
of Aurelius. He entered a gate called straight, on the south side 
of the park, the alley of which led directly to the iilace pre- 
pared for his reception. As he passed down to his seat in 
front of the altar the shouts of the multitude were heard in 
the distance, which produced a trembling like the fall of a 
vast cataract. His deportment was plain, in civilian’s attire. 
After an interesting address by Goodsdale, on the rise and fall 
of nations, from the passage of Holy Writ, “Virtue exalteth a 
nation, but sin is a reproach to any people,” Aurelius stepped 
forward and meekly bowed at the altar, was annointed and 
crowned with a wreath of flowers and evergreens the ruler of 
a happy and free people ; when he arose ten thousand trump- 
ets, musical instruments and sweet voices were heard in songs 
of praise. He retired from the park through a private opening, 
in company with some of his special friends to his own dwell- 
ing. A portion of the evening was spent in deep reflection 
upon the great responsibilities resting upon him and in asking 
wisdom of Him who giveth liberally. 

His first public order was equality. He issued an order and 
caused it to be promulgated throughout the country that the 
people of the Highlands should worship none but the living 
and true God, Maker of the universe. This decree was made 
in consequence of a strange people who came up from Hurly 
Burly, which will be spoken of hereafter, and erected altars 
of Idol worship in the borders of the Highlands. These were 
all removed and temples for the worship of the true God 
were erected in their place. He adopted a course for the 
suppression of crime by placing hieroglyphic characters over 
the door, representing thereby the true character of the in- 
mates of the dwelling, for instance, a zig zag black mark was 
expressive of falsehood; a dark, clinched hand, avarice ; a fiery 
tongue, slander, and a want or control of that member. He 
was in the habit of ascending to the top of a high tower for 
making observations. He noticed, one day, a poor, infirm 
person calling at the door of a rich man to ask alms ; but was 
repulsively driven away without aid. He sent his private 
Secretary with instructions to place a figure above his door of 


THE YOUNH CAPTIVE PRINCE. 9 


a heart creeping into a small nut shell. The man was so 
mortified that he did not appear in the street for several foh 
lowing days ; after this he had another call for alms ; his door 
was opened, the poor were invited in and satisfied with bread ; 
he learned a lesson of profit. He ordained a constitutional 
government, and divided the Highlands into representative 
districts and gave the right of suffrage to all of suitable age, 
without regard to sex. He encouraged the arts and sciences, 
and industry; idleness he considered a species of crime. He 
punished the slothful by placing a figure over the door of a 
person sitting with folded arms. 

At the age of twenty -five he entered into an alliance with 
Grace Eosewood, an estimable young lady of Flower Hill. A 
general invitation was given to the people to attend the mar- 
riage festival. Multitudes assembled to witness the interest- 
ing scene. Again the i^eople joyfully met at Fountain Park, 
where they witnessed the union of the happy pair by Dr. 
Goodsdale ; alter which the timbrel, the harp, and the psaltry, 
with other interesting musical instruments, with thousands of 
voices, were heard in sweet melody; the people were served 
with the most desirable viands and delicious fruits. All were 
joyful, all were happy. The newly wedded pair were waited 
upon to their dwelling with musical bands. At evening Salem 
was decorated with mottoes suitable for the occasion ; banners 
were flying, orations were delivered, and national airs were 
sung. The new alliance seemed, if possible, to give a fresh 
impulse to the haiipiness of the people ; they seemed mutually 
to vie with one another in industry, benevolence and virtue, 
and in a general united brotherhood in promoting each other’s 
happiness. Nothing of special note seemed to transpire for 
several following years till the sudden disappearance of 
Aurelius’ only son Flavius, some six or seven years of age. 
At evening tide it was found that he was absent from the 
family circle ; a circumstance unusual, yet no special uneasi- 
ness was manifested, supposing that he had stopped for the 
night with some of his relatives at Flower Hill. When morn- 
ing came a diligent search was made, but he was not to be 
found. The last tidings that could be heard of him he was 
wandering towards Hurly Burly Valley. Kunners were sent 
out in different directions yet the lost son was not found. 
Trumpeters went out on foot and on horseback, those on foot 


10 THE YOUNG CAPTIVE PRINCE. 


went across fields and through woodlands and the more by- 
places ; those on horse-back, went the public highways and 
through thoroughfares and as they passed through the country 
they blew long and loud their silvery trumpets which were 
heard throughout the Highlands. People came rnnning to- 
gether and inquiring into the cause of the alarm ; when told 
they lifted up their voices and wejit ; not only for love of the 
lost son but the high regard they had for his father. He was 
finally given up as lost. A badge of mourning was worn by 
the people for the space of thirty days in token of their regard 
for the afficted family. Time rolled on and years passed by, 
yet the father had not forgotten his son Flavius. One day he 
was walking out contemplating his fate, when suddenly he 
was roused up from his muse by a voice speaking behind him, 
saying “thy son is not dead.” He turned and looked behind 
him, but he saw no one ; he paused for a few moments query- 
ing in his mind what could be the meaning of it, or from 
whence the voice came. Again upward he heard voices as if 
singing “He lives ! He lives !” and in sweetness the music died 
away in the distance. Aurelius was convinced that it was a 
supernatural manifestation, and that his son was still living ; 
“but where,” thought he, “does he live ? He does not live in 
the Highlands of Elysia, where then does he live ?” He 
caused to be published throughout the Highlands that Flavius 
was still living; but a strangeness to him where he could be 
living. He offered that if any would make known unto him 
where he was, and be instrumental in his return home, should 
be promoted to high honors in State. 

There lived in a remote portion of the country a man of 
great virtue, by the name of Daniel, who was a shepherd ; to 
him it was revealed while watching his flocks by night. He 
lay one beautiful evening among the evergreens with his 
flocks around him, gazing upon the twinkling luminaries of 
heaven, when suddenly a glorious brightness appeared, out 
of which he heard a voice making known unto him that 
Flavius lived in the Valley of Hurly Burly, in a city by the 
name of Babel, and that his name was changed to Esau 
Worldly. As this vision disappeared the following lines were 
heard in notes of the most interesting character: 

He lives, he lives to reign 
O’er Elysia’s flowery plains, 


THE YOUNG CAPTIVE PRINCE. 11 


He lives, he lives and reigns 
O’er Babel’s dark domain I 

He made speedy arrangements for a journey to that coun- 
try; leaving his flocks in charge of his son. He took with 
him a well tried Iriend by the name of Julius. Each mounted 
a noble gray steed and being well prepared for their journey 
they gave loose rein and moved off* at a rapid rate and soon 
disappeared. After a few days’ journey they came to the 
Valley of Hurly Burly; the first thing that presented itself 
was a large iron gate with massive pillars, through which they 
had to pass in order to enter the Valley. The attendants 
cheerfully let them pass through, but washed them to give the 
strongest assurances that they would not return again. They 
responded that they could give no pledges of that kind nor 
had no time for delay ; Indurance and Triumphant being the 
names of their horses soon bore them far away from the iron 
gate towards the place ‘ of their destination. They found the 
country through which they had to pass rugged; frequently 
ravines and rocks ; their pathway was crowded on either side 
with thorns and chaperelle ; they passed little shanties, drink- 
ing saloons and gambling houses, they were beckoned and 
halloed to and saluted as strangers requesting them to stop ; 
but they had no time for tarrying they were intent on accom- 
plishing the object of their mission as soon as possible. They 
soon came to an open plain where they saw afar off the dark 
towering columns of Bazora, the dwelling castle of the ruler 
of the empire ; here they found Babel ; the streets were nar- 
row, incommodious, with frequent turnings, they found all 
kinds of jumbling of language and dialects and most all kind 
of practices since the days of Noah, but that of virtue, pres- 
ently they came to a large, open space where they found 
themselves in front of Bazora the castle, they read upon its 
walls in large glaring capitals, Esau Worldly. Here again 
they had to pass through a large iron gate before they could 
reach the castle, at which were placed armed sentinels, when 
they came to the gate they were ordered to halt and demanded 
the countersign they were told they had no countersign to 
give, but were strangers from a far country and on important 
business with their ruler, Esau Worldly. A sentinel was 
despatched to the castle and soon returned again with a per- 
mit for the strangers to pass through. Two waiters met them 




12 THE Youisra captive prince. 

near the door and took charge of Indurance and Triumphant, 
a porter invited them in, they passed through a large spacious 
hall which was decorated with paintings of the most beautiful 
texture. Among which was a picture of Salem, the capital 
of the Highlands of Elysia, on which was a fair representation 
of the abode of Aurelius. As they passed from the hall into 
the reception room, above the door hung suspended a two- 
edged sword by a mere fibre which indicated severity ; but in 
this they were daunted not. Esau arose and received them 
with a graceful bow yet at the same time evinced a grave 
coolness in his deportment, after interchanging of compli- 
ments suddenly his countenance brightened up and he re- 
marked, “gentleman I suppose you are from the Highlands ?” 
being answered in the affirmative, he inquired “do Aurelius 
Monsura and Lady still live He was informed that they 

lived, at this his breast began to heave with deep emotions he 
begged to be excused for a few moments and retired from the 
room ; after a short absence he returned again and remarked, 

“I am now ready to wait upon you in any business matters 
you may be pleased to present. Faithful Daniel replied, “may 
it please your honor, sir, many years ago you suddenly disap- 
peared from your paternal roof. Great excitement prevailed 
throughout the Highlands. Diligent search was made, and 
you were given up as dead. Recently it was made known by 
revelation to your father that you were still living ; but not 
where. The circumstance he made known to his people by 
offering high honors to any one who would make known to 
him where he was living and be instrumental in his returning 
home. I am a shepherd by occupation and live, when at 
home, m a remote portion of the Highlands, while watching 
my fiocks by night a glorious brightness drew near me out 
of which came a seraphic voice and made known unto me 
your place of living and alteration of name. At this, Easu, in 
high passion, arose and declared them both spies and as such 
they should meet their fate. They were delivered over into 
the hands of a band of soldiers and thrust into prison to await 
their doom. But the prisoners were hopeful and bouyant in 
spirit ; they knew in whom they trusted, that He who spake 
unto them in glorious brightness would be their deliverer. 
Esau appointed the next day for their execution. That night 
he had a remarkable dream ; he dreamed that he was on his 





THE YOUISra CAPTIVE PRINCE. 13 


way to the prison with a guard of soldiers to execute the 
prisoners, when they were attacked by a huge serpent ; they 
all endeavored to make their escape, but he was overtaken 
and entwined in his folds, and after being crushed the reptile 
commenced the process of swallowing him. He awoke in 
convulsions, and so great was his agitation he could hardly 
persuade himself but what it was a reality. His health being 
impaired by his dream prevented him from carrying out his 
determination that day ; but he ordered a scaffold to be erected 
for that purpose. The following night in his imagination he 
went again with an increased strength of guard, to bring the 
prisoners to the scaffold; before reaching the prison he saw a 
youthful appearance in shining garments, standing on a bow 
of light with a flaming sword; in a high state of agitation he 
awoke from his sleep. Esau was melancholy and much cast 
down during the following day, he began to think that there 
was an over-ruling power operating against him and was in- 
clined to release the prisoners ; but Apollo, his chief coun- 
selor, derided him and accused him of weakness to be dis- 
suaded from carrying out his purposes by such phantoms. 
This seemed to nerve him up with a fresh determination on the 
following day to execute the prisoners, and in order that he 
might not be frustrated in his plan by night visions, he had two 
sentinels placed by his bed side to watch him during his 
slumbers, with instructions that if they saw anything thing 
unusual in his appearance to wake him up. Esau retired to 
rest ; but it was not long before it was evident that a serious 
change had come over him. The guard vainly endeavored tg 
arouse him. An alarm was then given ; physicians, astrologers, 
and almost every kind of operators Avere brought in to bring 
him to his sensibilities ; life seemed to have become extinct. 
Great excitement was manifested, bells tolled, and minute 
guns were fired. A general alarm prevailed among the peo- 
ple ; they declared the Gods had come down to fight for the 
Highlanders, and were for breaking open the prison and send- 
ing them out of the country. Under this state of affairs, 
Apollo was troubled to know what disposition to make of the 
case ; he feared to have anything done to harm the strangers 
lest a heavy hand should be laid on him. He therefore gave 
strict orders to the prison keeper that the prisoners should be 
carefully treated. Arrangements were being made to lay the 


14 THE YOUNG CAPTIVE PRINCE. 


remains in state, but this could not be accomplished owing to 
the great excitement among the people, some thirty-six 
hours passed when there were discovered some returning 
indications of life in Esau. Consciousness and reason re- 
turned ; but he was not able to leave his bed. He sent for 
the prisoners , an interview was held, he requesting them to 
leave the country and return to their home, they gave him to 
understand that that would not accomplish the object of their 
mission. Daniel urged upon him the necessity of returning 
to his native land and to the home of his birth ; that a fearful 
judgment awaited him if he remained in Huiiy Burly ; that 
his only hope in rescuing himself from the hand of the 
destroyer was in returning to the Highlands. He deferred an 
answer to the mission until another day, setting the prisoners 
at liberty requesting them to call at another specified time. 
Esau called a few of his special friends together and made 
known unto them the wonderful scenes he saw when lying 
supposed to be dead. He said, “I seemed to step out of my 
house of clay and entered into another mode of being ; I 
gazed around me with utter astonishment in beholding the 
majestic scenes which presented themselves. The universe 
was scaned by the immortal vision ; matter is no hinderance to 
the sight of immortal mind, or to its flight when disencumbered 
from mortality. The sun, the moon, the stars, the different 
planetary worlds were seen with perfection; they were all 
acting in harmony and obeying the mandates of their Creator. 
All free and untarnished with sin I turned and gazed down 
upon old earth, the home of mortal man and the place of my 
recent abode, I beheld it in disobedience. It was here in 
Eden man revolted against his Maker. It was here the Son of 
God was crucified. Earth appeared like a crystalized ball, its 
internal an ocean of burning fire, often raging and tossed to 
and fro by explosions of mighty gases, which make earth’s 
surface quake, and which will terminate at some future time 
its present form of existence, but will be fitted up anew and 
become the abode of immortal man. How infinitely glorious 
in that new creation will it be to have the Son of God for the 
Supreme Ruler, and all delight in doing His will. No discord ; 
not a jarring note, but one sweet harmonious song. But to 
return to my vision, the sea, the ocean, its multitudinous or 
teeming millions, from the smallest insect at the bottom, to 


THE YOUNa CAPTIVE PRINCE. 15 


the Leviathan that sports and plays on its surface ; its deep 
valleys, its hills, its towering mountains, that lie beneath the 
rolling wave. The wandering hordes of earth from the Ant to 
the Behemuth, with man from the lowest, groveling Hindoo 
that feeds upon the insect, to the most exalted of his race with 
his towering intellect who stands high in the scale of intel- 
lectual being, these were all beheld with distinctness. Man 
was seen in his lowest order to his highest distinction in the 
path of virtue ; his heart lies naked to the inspection of invisi- 
ble intelligences and is susceptible to the imprint of that 
order whether good or bad ; the great Arch Demon which 
stood high once in the presence of his Maker as an Angel of 
Light, beiore the creation began, but now wretched, degraded^ 
fallen, the instigator of the present depraved condition of 
man, whose heart is still full of malignity against all moral 
government and good; is vigilant with his many legions, 
traversing the earth up and down, having access to the heart 
of man; ever ready to suggest and cultivate evil thoughts and 
ripen them into a course of crime, could man but see his 
insiduous foe, the old trapper of Eden, how wonderful the 
experience. For six thousand years acquainted with human 
weakness and man’s frality, he knows how to bait and where 
to lay his traps ; the same tormentor of Job of old ; the enemy 
of God and man, how unequal for the contest is man in his 
own strength to contend against him who was once an Arch 
Angel and still excels in strength high above feeble man ; 
without saving grace, wherever there is the most probable 
amount of good to be done there he marshalls his strength ; 
the stronger the effort to advance cause of truth, the greater 
the effort on the part of Satan to oppose. He takes great 
delight in the covetous, the licentious, the hypocrite and the 
false priest, these are among his chief workmen in sowing the 
seeds of death and productive of the most fearful conse- 
quences. These he remembers in life and gives them strength 
to do his will. These he remembers in death ; but. Oh I the 
reward it is gloomy, it is fearful ; the wages of sin is death ; 
when disrobed of mortality we saw them chained to a chariot 
of fire, amid lightnings and thunderings and the shouts of 
triumphant devils were driven to their fearful reward. But 
we will leave these mysterious scenes as presented to our view, 
for the present. Man in his wanderings through life and his 


16 THE YOUHa CAPTIVE PEINCE. 


affinity with spiritual beings ; the planetary worlds with their 
inhabitants the awful state of invisibility which we may allude 
to at some future time, Esau assured his friends before he dis- 
missed them, that the only true road to happiness was in 
leading a virtuous life, and that was not to be found in the 
Valley of Hurly Burly, but in the Highlands of El37'sia; there 
men seek true happiness and there it is found. After dis- 
missing his friends he called for the Highlanders and gave 
them the strongest assurance that he would return with them 
to his native land. He appointed a time for the journey, and 
gave a special invitation to certain friends to accompany him. 
The day having arrived, many notables being present, Esau 
made a short address to them. He told them he was about to 
leave the country in which he had lived so many years, and 
had been promoted to distinguished worldly honors ; that he 
had many friends among them that lay near to his heart ; that 
he had served them as their captain, their counselor, their 
leader and their prince ; that he had led them on in successful 
conflicts ; but after all there are higher considerations than 
mere worldly honors ; true happiness in these are not to be 
found ; that he had resolved to go and seek higher attainments ; 
that he must now leave them forever and give them a final 
farewell, unless they would accompany him to the land of his 
fathers. He gave them a general invitation to accompany 
him in his journey home, with the strongest assurances that 
they should be well provided for ; that if there were any who 
desired to go with him to step forth to his right hand ; there 
W’ere a number who desired to go, among which was Apollo, 
his chief counselor, Lecasses, his phj'sician, and Raphael, his 
private secretary ; also a young man of distinguished honors, 
by the name of Salatal. Julius and Daniel being present with 
their noble steeds, Indurance and Triumphant, the time hav- 
ing expired to start for the Highlands mounted, Daniel imme- 
diately blew his silver trumpet which sounded with super- 
natural shrillness ; all were soon on horseback, being reined 
towards the Highlands they galloped off at full speed. Indu- 
rance and Triumphant proudly leading the way. A few days’ 
journey brought them again to the large iron gate which stood 
at the remote edge of the Valley, through which Julius and 
Daniel had passed a few weeks previous, the attendants of 
which very reluctantly opened. The travelers soon struck 


THE YOUNG CAPTIVE PRINCE. 17 


upon the Highlands with which all were very much delighted. 
They had not traveled long before Daniel again blew his silver 
trumpet, which was heard in Salem ; Daniel also sent a dis- 
patch to Aurelius, informing him that he had been successful 
in his mission and that they would soon appear before the 
capital. Joy soon spread like wildfire through Salem ; a long 
procession dressed in robes of white, went out to meet them, 
headed by Aurelius ; met them at a place called Living Waters. 
Esau dismounted and ran to meet his father. His father also 
hastened forward to meet his returning son; he embraced 
Flavius in his arms; weeping, saying, ‘‘my son, my son, we 
live to meet again!” Flavius also with a loud voice crying, 
saying, “Oh, my father, my father, I am no more worthy to be 
called thy son.” Falling on his knees he implored pardon; his 
father took him by j^his right hand raised him up and said 
“all is freely forgiven.” He ordered a robe to be brought and 
put upon him, and rings upon his fingers ; robes were also 
placed on the attendants, who were received with distinguished 
honors. All were filled with joy and all joyfully entered 
Salem, amid the loud shouts of gazing multitudes. A rich 
banquet was given to the once lost son and his attendants ; 
Julius and Daniel were also promoted to high honors in State, 
and had the pleasure of remembering that they were instru- 
mental in the return of a lost son, one who was supposed for 
many years to be dead, to the embraces of a fond father, and 
in bringing up from the Valley of Hurly Burly several de- 
lightsome persons into the Highlands to enjoy the sweet 
delights of Elysia. 


A Graphic Sketch of the Seduction of Flavius from Horae, and 
His Journey to Babel, &c. 

Flavius had seen a boy about ten or twelve years old in a 
peculiar attire, loitering around Salem for several days and 
when he, entered the streets he noticed that this strange boy 
was inclined to throw himself in his company, the first inter- 
view they held together was as follows : 

Ephraim come up and took him by the hand and said, “vou 

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18 THE YOUNG CAPTIVE PRINCE. 


seem to be a pretty little boy, don’t you want some candy 

Flavius.— I have money to buy my own candy.” 

Ephraim. — “ Where do you live ?” 

Flavius. — ‘‘ In yonder dwelling.” 

Ephraim. — “ Rather pretty home, but mine is nicer still.” 

Flavius. — My home is good.” 

Ephraim. — “Will your pa let you go and come when you 
please ?” 

Flavius. — “No, little boys like me do not always know when 
it is best to go and come.” 

Ephraim. — “But I go and come when I please. I skate, and 
fish and hunt, and ride, and drive a very pretty pony. 

Flavius. — “What is your name ?” 

Ephraim. — “My name is Ephraim.” 

Flavius. — “Ma read in a book Epharim is joined to his idols, 
are you that boy?” 

Ephraim. — “Oh, no, that was somebody else.” 

Flavius. — “What is your other name ?” 

Ephraim. — “My other name is Sham.” 

Flavius. — “Sham, I think you have rather a naughty name. 
Where do you live ?” 

Ephraim. — “Oh, I live just down in the Valley here ; don’t 
you want to go with me, we can have lots of fun ?” 

Flavius. — “Well, I will go and ask ma and pa ; if they say I 
may go, I will go.” 

Ephraim. — “No, no, that will not do ; if you ask them you 
can’t go with me.” 

Flavius. — “Well, when shall I go ?” 

Ephraim. — “Meet me to-morrow morning at Runaway 
Corners.” 

The parties were accordingly on hand at the time and place 
specified and galloped off together down towards the Valley. 
After several days’ traveling they came to a large iron gate at 
the edge of the Valley, through which they had to pass. The 
sentinels that kept the gate knew Ephraim and swung it open 
wide, which gave Flavius a view of the melancholy appearance 
of the Valley. He started back with dread, but Ephraim took 
him by the collar and told him not to be in a hurry to go back, 
and took from his own pocket a small bottle containing a 
liquid the taste of which was similar to sweet wine ; of this he 
compelled Flavius to drink of; only a few moments had passed 




THE YOUNG CAPTIVE PRINCE. 19 


before it produced a strange, wild, intoxicating effect upon 
him. Flavius was then ready for almost anything, and asked 
Ephraim where he wanted him to go. Ephraim replied, “of 
course 1 want you to go down in the Valley.” Flavius started 
like a wild boy and down in the Valley he went at the top of 
his speed, Ephrahim not being able to keep up with him. 
Flavius continued his stampeed till he came to a deep ravine 
shadowed by dark mossy looking trees which presented rather 
a gloomy aspect. His stimulant having by this time some 
what subsided, which we will for couvenience sake call the 
invigorator, here he came to a sudden stand and was gazing 
around in doubtful suspense, when Ephraim came up and with 
a loud shout cried out “onward, onward ! Flavius without any 
further delay ; down in the ravine he went and was making 
pretty good headway in raising on the opposite side, when 
suddenly, to the right, a huge adder raised its head some two 
or three feet from the ground and commenced fiercely hissing ; 
he being much intimidated sprung to the opposite side of the 
pathway, when to his surprise, several other adders reared 
their lofty heads and commenced also hissing; the air being 
filled with the poisonous odor produced a sickening effect, he 
ran back but was so much overcome that he was forced to lay 
himself down. Ephraim came up to him and wanted to know 
what he was doing there. Flavius described to him what he 
had seen and said, “I am sick.” Ephraim told him to rise and 
proceed on his journey; that there was no time for delay. 
He replied that his curiosity was fully satisfied Vvithout going 
any further ; that he hadn’t seen anything since he entered 
the Valley but what was hateful ; that he wanted to leave and 
go up into the Highlands ; to which Ephraim replied and said 
for the present that was impossible ; that the big iron gate was 
shut and there was no passing up into the Highlands. He 
then pulled from his pocket the Invigorator and said he would 
give him something which would make him feel better. Fla- 
vius laid for a few moments after he had taken the draught 
and then suddenly sprung upon his feet and said, “which way 
shall I go?” The pathway being pointed out he started on. 
Again adders presenting themselves were glad to disappear ; 
he, with weapon in hand took them right and left; after a 
tedious days’ journey, passing through thorns and chaperelle 
on either hand, they came just at night to a cottage that 


20 THE YOUNG CAPTIVE PRINCE. 


stood alone in the wilderness, over the door of which read 
entertainment. Here they put up for the night and found 
things in a high state of ferment; drinking, gambling, dancing, 
profanity, and bloody noses. Flavius not being acquainted 
with scenes of this kind became much agitated and went 
out; Ephraim followed him and wanted to know where he 
was going. He said he didn’t want to stay in the Valley if the 
people were so ugly that he was afraid to be with them ; that 
he wanted to return home. He was told that on their journey 
further they would find people better, and the country very 
pretty. Flavius told him that he didn’t wish to go any further, 
the further he went the more hateful things appeared. 
Ephraim found it necessary to give him an invigorating 
draught before he would return again into the house ; under 
the influence of this his objections passed away, they went in 
and found them dancing ; by this time Flavius was prepared 
to share with them in the feats of the evening. He had an 
invitation to dance with them; he leaped on the floor like a 
catamount, and commenced shuffling and dancing and turning 
sumersaults, sometimes head was up and sometimes heels 
were up ; throwing himself into almost all kinds of postures to 
the astonishment and merriment of all present. All retired 
from the floor but Flavius, and looked on to see the pranks of 
the little stranger ; but soon the strength of the invigorating 
draught began to die away and Flavius was found to be much 
exhausted and laid down upon the floor and was soon in a 
sound sleep. It being already late the further performances 
of the evening were dismissed, and all retired for the night. 
Early in the morning Flavius awoke and raising up he looked 
around him ; he saw such an aspect as he had never seen be- 
fore ; male and female lay scattered over the floor in sound 
sleep. He was so much disgusted he cautiously retired 
from the cabin and finding himself at liberty he hastily started 
on a back journey, but he had not proceeded far before he 
saw before him in the pathway several wolves, which coln- 
menced howling at a fearful rate ; he knew not what these 
were but instinct taught him that they were some ting to be 
dreaded. He paused and sat down upon a stone and com- 
menced weeping ; one of the inmates of the house heard his 
lamentations, an old man in menial attire with a long gray 
beard, and tobacco juice running freely from each corner of 


THE YOUNG CAPTIVE PRINCE. 21 


his mouth came up and said ‘‘sonny, what is the matter, come 
and let us go to the house.” Flavius responded, “you dirty, 
old fellow, don’t call me, sonny,” The old man raised his hand 
for the purpose of taking hold of him ; the boy sprung upon 
his feet, eluding the old man’s grasp, dreading the company of 
his new companions more than that of the wolves, taking his 
cap in his hand swinging it, loudly shouting he made a rapid 
charge upon the wild animals which became intimidated, dis- 
appeared in the thicket; the old man saw that pursuit was 
vain, returned to the cabin and told Ephraim what had hap- 
pened. Ephraim was soon up and mounted a pony which was 
near at hand and went post haste in pursuit of the fugitive ; 
after a gallop of some two or three miles he overtook the 
pitable boy, who was nearly exhausted; he rode in front of 
him and ordered him to stand, at the same time drawing a re- 
volver. Flavius told him to fire away he feared not to die, I 
that he would rather die than to return back into such com- ! 
pany as he had seen. Ephraim told him that he must return ; | 
that the big iron gate was closed and that to escape was vain, j 
The boy cried out, “Oh, Ephraim, get out of my way, let me : 
go home ; let me once more see the sweet Highlands. I long | 
to be at home. Oh, that my ma and pa knew where I am ; ' 
how fondly they would come and embrace their little son. ! 
Oh, I wish pa’s little news carrier was here, I would send a : 
word home ; the big iron gate could not shut him in ; he | 
would mount on his pinions and soon find itself brooding over 
Salem.” 

Ephraim found it necessary again to give the invigorating 
draught ; he soon had him behind him on the pony and again 
renewed the journey. Ephraim on his return called at the 
cottage where they had stopped over night, contrary to the 
wishes of his captive and was received with loud cheers, to the 
great mortification of the young Highlander ; they took break- i 
fast here of the rudest kind, consisting of roasted potatoes, ! 
pumpkin, hominy tried in bear’s oil, in eating the last named | 
Flavius would occasionally pause, laji his lips and after a 
hiccough or two proceed to dispatch the contents of his meal. 

He soon rose on his feet and went out of the house and was 
overheard to say “never, never did I before, and I hope never, 
never again, such fare would my pa’s dog disdain to look up- 
on.” The fare being settled, the pony was purchased by 



22 TBE YOUNG CAPTIVE PRINCE. 

Ephraim from a hunter by the name of Dido, the pony, there- 
fore, was called Dido. Dido was mounted and the journey 
renewed, early in the morning, occasionally passing the 
huts of trappers and hunters in the midst of a dense forest ; 
after about two hours’ travel they were brought to a stand by 
a huge serpent that presented itself before them, called by 
the natives Gonlo, sometimes Man-eater; this serpent was 
some fifteen feet in length and eight inches in diameter, the 
body was of a light brown color and scaly, its head large and 
of a jet black, on the back part ot the head was a crest that 
appeared similar to a burning coal; its eyes flashed like dia- 
monds in the light ; it threw itself in an attitude of an attack 
by coiling and raising its head some four feet high. Ephraim 
knew there was no time to be lost, he moved forward on a 
gallop in a circuitous route and when coming in range raised 
his revolver and fired ; it dropped, threw its mouth wide open 
and bawled fearfully, at the same time lashing the ground with 
its tail ; the travelers passed on meeting with no misfortunes ; 
just at even tide arrived in a town by the name of Kaphalia; 
it was so named in honor of Esau’s private secretary’s illustri- 
ous ancestor. At this place was a military post, as Ephraim 
and his companion passed with Dido on a gallop, the garrison 
fired a salute of several guns, followed by several cheers. 
Ephraim here threw oS his civilian attire and put on his 
regalia costume. He met with princely honors among the 
people. Flavius was also entertained ^with great hospitality. 

The following day a coach and six horses were in readiness in 
which the travelers were seated, attended b}^ a military escort 
they moved forward toward Babel, the capital of the empire. 
They frequently passed through large towns in which suitable 
honors were paid to them, the first night after leaving Kaphalia 
they remained at a castle called Juan, the next morning early 
they moved forward again, at about three o’clock P. M. they 
came to a large, open, dark, sandy plain in which way in the 
distance were seen distinctly the dark, towering columns 
of the Castle Bazora. After entering the plain several hours 
rapid driving coming to the out skirts of the city, they blew a i 
trumpet which was responded to from the military fortifica- 
tions. They advanced to a fort which was soon swung open 
upon its massive brass pillars ; salutes were fired, followed by 
loud shouts “tile captive prince, an empire is won.” The 



THE YOUNG CAPTIVE PRINCE. 23 


young captive queried in his mind what could be the meaning 
of all this. Soon after this he found himself in the palace and 
had an introduction to the Empress Clandestine, and to her 
her beautiful little daughter about six years old, who had 
sparkling eyes, and hair which hung in ringlets on her shoul- 
ders, whose name was Flora. Claudestiiie told him that during 
his stay he should enjoy all the immunities of her family. The 
next morning he was invited to a palace garden walk in com- 
pany with the other members of the family ; the after part of 
the same day the same party had an interesting coach ride in 
what was called the golden park. The Empress took great 
pains to quiet, amuse and edify the mind ot the little stranger 
by walks, rides, by exhibiting drawings, paintings, and occa- 
sional visits to the amphitheatre. He was instructed in the 
arts and sciences with the other members of the family. For 
some time after the first coming of Flavius to Babel he was 
often seen to ascend to the hight of the Tower of Bazora and 
spend hours in solitude looking over the sandy plain towards 
the home of his birth. He would frequently in these retired 
moments sing: 

Home, sweet home, 

When shall I see my home ? 

The home that gave me birth, 

Where first my footsteps roamed, 

Where sighs my dearest friends 
At my native home, 

Home, sweet home. 

Oil, when shall I see my home ? 

Far to the south away 
Lies my father's home. 

Between me and thee 
Wild beasts and gonlets roam, 

Home, sweet home. 

Oh, when shall I see my home ? 

My spirit broken sighs. 

And longs to see my home. 

But barriers strong. 

With iron gates. 

Forbid my going home. 

Home, sweet home. 

Oh, when shall I see my home ? 

To allay his feverish state of mind and melancholy, Flora 
was frequently sent up to him to amuse him by singing songs 


THE YOUNG CAPTIVE PRINCE. 


24 


and relating anecdotes. One morning early breakfast being 
announced, it was found the captive prince was absent. A 
servant was sent out but he was not found. Flora having not 
risen from her evening’s retirement, the Empress resolved to 
go in search of him herself. She ascended the tower and 
found him with a window raised and a prospective glass in 
hand, singing pensively : 

Saviour, remember a little child, 

Far from a father’s home, 

Seduced and led away, 

A stranger in a distant land. 

After a short pause and dropping a few tears he commenced 
drumming on the casement of the window and singing : 

Oh, Father Land for thee I weep. 

For me my mother’s tears are shed. 

The mourning badge for me they wear, 

Simposing I am dead. 

The Empress was deeply affected at the scene, a tear steal- 
ing down her cheek, stepped forward and took him by the 
hand, and said, ‘‘my sweet little boy come go with me, all will 
be right, you will see your father again,” this she said to quiet 
his mind not knowing that it would literally become true. 
She had herself clandestinely plotted the captivity of the 
young prince and had sent out her only son to accomplish the 
object who was equal to the task. She had also sent at several 
different times secret expeditions to assassinate Aurelius, but 
these entirely failed and the undertakers were never heard 
from after. Her object was to assassinate the father, to steal 
away the son and adopt him into her family, and thus break 
up the government of the High Lands, to incorporate the two 
countries together and the seat of the empire to be at Babel; 
but the sequel will tell how far she succeeded in this enterprise. 

The royal family became very much attached to the prisoner 
prince. He was a youth of great beauty and of an active, 
energetic and forcible character. He at an early age became 
acquainted with military science, and was only second to 
Ephraim, and became second in command as a military leader. 
Happy is it for mankind that nature has provided a balm for 
wounded hearts ; time heals up ; this we see in the case of the 
captive prince ; time wears away, and he almost forgets the 
home of his birth. 


THE YOUNa CAPTIVE PRINCE. 25 


There was a country that lay to the north-west of and join- 
ing Hurly Burly, called Bog Land, it was quite extensive and 
composed of islands of different dimensions ; the intervening 
portions were very miry ; this country was inhabited by a 
brave and active people, who were semi-barbarians ; they 
dressed in furs, and were great marauders and gave much 
trouble to the Hurly Burlyians. Their weapons of war-fare 
consisted mostly of a long spring pole that they used for run- 
ning and leaping, at the end of which was attached a lancet. 
With this weapon they done great execution in war. The 
governmental family’s name was Black Cloud. These Islanders 
were also known by the name of Bog Jumpers, they were 
very dexterous in the use of this spring pole with which they 
made enormous leaps, jumping from island to island, in this 
way they would elude the pursuit of their enemies. We will 
name a circumstance to show with what agility with the use of 
this spring pole one of these Bog Land chiefs made his escape 
when surrounded by an enemy. They were closing in upon 
him, one cries out, ‘‘Now we have got you sir,” another one 
shouts, “we will now pay you old Huffy,” but in an unexpected 
moment he raises high above their heads on his spring pole 
and lands at a saving distance beyond and in a few moments 
is on one of the islands. Ephraim thongh expert in the sword 
exercise was disarmed in a single combat by one of these bar- 
barians with the use of the above named lancet and would 
have been in a moment more thrust through when Flavius 
rode up and by a single blow despatched the enemy, it was in 
pursuit of these Bog Jumpers after a desperate conflict that 
Ephraim lost his life. He was riding at a rapid rate, coming 
to one of these mire lands his horse suddenly stopping, he was 
thrown at a considerable distance striking in one of those pits 
immediately disappeared. Over his death among the aris- 
tocracy there was great mourning, but among the common 
class they rejoiced that he was gone, to them he was very 
oppressive and tyrannical ; he had become very fond of wine 
and strong drink, when under the influence of this he was 
especially censorious. He was promised to and was soon to 
lead to the hymenial altar, the beautiful young Duchess of 
Castleton. This young lady possessed very fine social quali- 
ties. Flavius in company with Flora had given this young 
lady a call, which excited the jealous disposition of Ephraim. 


26 THE YOUNG CAPTIVE PRINCE. 


Soon after returning from Castleton he came in and found 
Flora engaged in music, he inquired for Flavius, uttering 
threats declaring that he would be avenged. Flora soon ap- 
prehended the difficulty. Ephraim passed out one way and 
Flora directly another way ; she knowing the room in which 
Flavius was engaged in business matters, soon reached him 
and announced to him the state of mind Ephraim manifested, 
his threats, and advised him to leave, Flavius responded, ‘‘no, 
no, Madam, I do not turn my back, if he has anything to say 
let him come and say it, I am not under the exercise of fear. 
I have done nothing to induce me to fly as a criminal.” In a 
moment more the door opened and Ephraim presented him- 
self, in a stern voice said to Flavius, “prepare yourself for the 
worst,” at the same time raising a revolver, Flora, sprang in 
between Flavius and her brother and in a sweet voice said, 
“brother, you are too hasty, you are in passion, under the 
exercise of wrong impressions, you are about to do a wicked 
deed, rather than this innocent man suffer harm let my 
breast receive the contents of your revolver,” placing her 
hand at the same time on her breast. Ephraim’s feelings 
at this were deeply touched, the revolver dropped from 
his hand, he hastily retired. Flavius embraced Flora, 
and thanked her for her extreme kindness and generosity. 
Onlya few hours had elapsed before Ephraim returned 
to the same room again, asldng the forgiveness of Flavius, 
assuring him that the like on his part should never happen 
again ; they parted in friendship. Ephraim did not live to 
realize his contemplated union with the fair young Duchess of 
Castleton. After the death of Ephraim an alliance having 
taken place for marriage between Flora and Flavius, the atten- 
tion of the Empress was turned toward him who was once 
known among them as the young captive prince, but which 
term w^as nearly forgotten. She frequently called him in 
council of State ; her course of policy in the affairs of govern- 
ment became more conservative, which tended to give a 
notoriety to Flavius. Among the people they already began 
to call him our prince, which created something of a jealousy 
in the mind of the Empress, but this she put up with for the 
sake of Flora who was the idol of her heart. The Empress 
was in the habit of taking frequent rides, usually attended by 
military escort; on a certain day she concluded to visit some 


THE YOUNG CAPTIVE PRINCE. 27 


of the rural districts in a more retired manner; in passing 
through a solitary portion of it, suddenly rose near in front a 
huge Gonlo, which gave fright to the leading coach horses, 
they turned around, the hind ones became entangled, the 
carriage was upset, her majesty lost her life, and several others 
were seriously injured; again over the minds of the arrogating 
class great gloom was spread. Her remains were laid in State; 
after the usual ceremonies, under the charge of a heavy mili- 
tary escort, they were placed in a vault in the royal cemetery, 
under these circumstances it was thought advisable by Flora 
and Flavius to consummate the contemplated union. Con- 
trary to the usual custom instead of great pomp and parade, 
they were united in wedlock in a private manner, only a few 
friends being present. 

On his receiving the reigns of government it was expected 
that he would assume the title of Claudius, which was the name 
of the reigning monarchs of the country, but their private 
name was Sham ; but Flavius chose a different appelation 
which was Esau Worldly, as a reason for this rendered was that 
he was strictly a monarch of a worldly ambition and rule and 
his subjects of the same temperament, that the sacred Deca- 
logue was not taught in their temples, nor practiced among 
the people. Under the rule of so interesting a pair the people 
were hopeful, nor were their expectations blighted by the mil- 
dew of disappointment; his rule blended together with modera- 
tion and firmness, he sought to raise up those who were cast 
down and to administer impartial justice to all, he adopted a 
stringent course against the Bog Landers, those fearful 
depredators who were committing rapine and plunder along 
the border. He invented a steamboat that would travel in the 
mire, this was intended to run among Islanders, by the help of 
this he expected to subjugate or annihilate his enemy; he 
probably would have been successful, but the ingenious strata- 
gem of the Bog Jumpers threw an insurmountable barrier in 
the way, they invented a powerful torpedo filled with com- 
bustible matter and placed in those channels, which would 
explode by friction, similar to powder. A considerable force of 
these barbarians advanced upon and laid seige upon a town 
called Shady Grove. Esau at the head of a body of cavalry 
came to their rescue and after a short, but severe encounter, 
routed them, leaving many dead on the field. In this engage- 


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ment he had a personal encounter with a noble looking chief, 
which proved to be a son of Black Cloud ; the chieftain made 
a severe thrust with his lancet at Esau, which was ingeniously 
warded off, then by a sudden advance upon him, with a blow 
of his sabre felled him to the ground. He was not fatally 
wounded; he was made a prisoner. Black Cloud soon re- 
ceived the intelligence of the defeat and supposed his son to 
be among the slain. Esau dispatched a truce to Black Cloud, 
informing him that his son was not dead, but wounded, and 
probably would recover ; that he should be well cared for, and 
that he would retain him as hostage, that if any further depre- 
dations were committed on the Hurly Burlyians it would be 
the signal for the execution of his son. This brought Black 
Cloud to a pause and serious reflection. He loved war and 
plunder, but he loved his son more than these. He offered to 
ransom him by paying a large amount in furs ; this was re- 
jected. He then made a proposition to cede several of his 
islands for his son’s freedom ; to this was given a like attention 
as to the first. The captain chieftain being made acquainted 
with his father’s offer, requested his amanuensis to write a 
note to send to his father to the effect that he would rather 
remain a captive or even to suffer death than for him to lower 
his dignity in ceding any part of his realm ; that he had not 
given any quarter and did not intend to ask for any ; that he 
was no coward, that he was willing to abide by whatever fate 
that awaited him, as a chieftain and a worthy son of a noble 
prince. This note was not allowed to pass ; Esau sent a note 
to Black Cloud informing him that nothing short of the strong- 
est guarantee given by himself and his son for the security ol 
his people would be accepted, and unless complied with within 
ten days his son should suffer death. The Bog Land jirince 
requested a truce and the privilege of an interview with his 
son which was granted. Black Cloud soon arrived at the line 
attended by several prominent chiefs ; he was met by a mili- 
tary escort arranged for the occasion by Esau ; they reciproca- 
ted in compliments, although Black Cloud manifested a cool 
reserve. He seemed impatient to be moving for the post 
where his son was. Horses were provided for the monarch of 
Bog Land and his staff, they being mounted, his eagerness in- 
duced him to forget the rules of etiquette ; he galloped on 
ahead, a blast of the trumpet soon brought him to a stand, 


THE YOUNG CAPTIVE PRINCE. 29 


the officer in command rode up and ordered him back in the 
rear, it was not received with much grace, his gesticulations 
betrayed the emotions of his heart, but he knew full well that 
an untimed word might prove fatal to his enterprise, a few 
hours’ ride brought them to Thunder Castle where his son was 
confined; an iron gate was opened through which they passed 
into the prison yard, here stood Thunder Castle, its towering 
columns raising high, it was made of solid iron, a beseiging 
army would not make but little or no impression upon it ; it 
was called Thunder Castle in consequence of heavy discharges 
of electricity and loud peals of breaking thunder around it 
when there were mere light appearances of gathering clouds. 
Black Cloud and his people were very superstitious, believing 
in the manifestations of hobgoblins and in the doctrine of 
transubstantiation. He stood and looked with wonder on the 
repeated flashes of lightning and those rolling thunders which 
made the earth tremble, alter a few moments pause he threw 
his hand hastily to his empty belt as if about to engage in a 
conflict, and started forward with a loud shout, cried ‘The gods 
have come down to fight for us and deliver my son but find- 
ing no deliverance nor harm affected against his enemy, he 
said “the gods are not for us, we must give a pledge.” They 
entered the castle bypassing through a door which was double 
barred, turning to the right went up a flight of stairs, which 
led directly to a door on this was a card which read, the Bog 
Land Prince. Opening this they came into a spacious room 
which was richly decorated with paintings, at the further 
side lay young Black Cloud, for he had not yet entirely 
recovered from his \YOund; he arose, advanced toward his 
father, gracefully bowing, and said, “my father.” The father 
responded, “my son, I have come on a mission to endeavor 
to effect your liberty, and there is only one way in which it 
can be done. I have offered ransoms, but they were rejected; 
a mutual pledge from us is required to cease from hostilities.” 

The son responded, “my father, shall the monarch of Bog 
Land lower his dignity in giving a pledge of this kind ? I far 
would rather that this castle should witness my execution, and 
the dignity of the country of my birth be maintained. I am 
but one man ; let me die; my blood will be avenged. If 1 fall 
by the hand of an executioner, I will rise to be a more formi- 
dable enemy to Esau than I ever have been in this life. I will 


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return in the form of some demon and cut off the resources 
of his revenue, and multiply his sorrows and fill his soul with 
gloom ; I will dismay his warriors and cause them in terror to 
flee from the field of battle.” 

Black Cloud replied, “Noble young prince of Bog Land, I 
admire your courage and generosity, but I can not spare my 
son, my head is already silvered over with the frosts of many 
winters ; my people are waiting anxiously for your return, the 
affairs of government will soon involve upon you. My empire 
to me without my son will be overspread in solemn gloom.” 

Young Black Cloud responded, called by his people Light 
Foot, and said, “Most excellent and royal father, I thank you 
for the extreme regard you exercise toward me, I am your son 
and as such should be dutiful, I am a subject of your empire 
and should be obedient to gratify the wishes of my aged 
father, I submit to his judgment.’’ 

The mind of the father being somewhat relieved, his atten- 
tion was turned towards the expected arrival of the monarch 
of the Valley. Black Cloud was out on the piazza taking a 
view of the sea-like opening of the surrounding country, sud- 
denly his eyes caught something way in the distance like a 
dark cloud rising, which somewhat disturbed his mind, it came 
nearer and still nearer, he began to apprehend that those fear- 
ful discharges of burning fire and those loud peals of thunder, 
were about to visit the castle again, he apprehended that the 
angry gods were approaching in a black chariot, for some 
cause, were offended, and would soon visit the castle, spit out 
their fire and speak in angry tones ; these natural appearances 
were unknown in Bog Land. An officer of the castle came 
out on the piazza, put his glass to his eye, relieved the 
mind of the trembling monarch by informing him that the 
dark appearance was occasioned by a body of cavalry rapidly 
approaching headed by Esau. A few moments passed and a 
loud blast of a trumpet anounced to the garrison that their 
emperor was near. There was a lively move among .the 
troops of the castle, the iron gate was open which led into the 
yard, and a line formed to the right and left by the soldiery, 
through which Esau rode on a full gallop, bearing the colors 
in one hand and a trumpet in the other, he was soon dis- 
mounted and in the castle ; an informal introduction took place 
between the two sovereigns, terms of peace were soon ar- 


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ranged ; Black Cloud and his son were off for Bog Land. Esau 
spent a few days in reviewing the affairs of the north and then 
returned to the capital, and to his great surprise found the 
empress in a very much ill disposed state of health. She 
lingered a few days and expired. For the death of this lady 
the people mourned. This ended the last vestage of the house 
of Claudius, and a supreme ruler sitting upon the throne who 
was, when a little boy, seduced away from his father’s home, 
and was a captive in a foreign land. Esau possessed interest- 
ing traits of character heretofore unknown by the monarchs 
and this greatly endeared him to the hearts of the people; these 
peculiar traits of virtue he learned when at home sitting by 
his mother’s side. After Esau’s return to his native land as 
we have heretofore named, a pretender arose by the name of 
Ignus, who assumed the reins of government, and with whom 
the people were disgusted ; to escape execution he fled into 
Bog Land ; thus the people were left without a ruler, and were 
virtually ruled by misrule. In this state of affairs a commu- 
nication of much interest was received from Raphael from the 
Highlands, addressed to Juno Balsino, an old confederate friend 
of his, under the administration of Esau when ruler of the 
Hurly Burlyians, this communication will be referred to here- 
after, more particularly, it set forth the interesting state of 
affairs in Elysia. The rule of Flavius ; the happiness of the 
people ; the indescribable beauty of the country, and that i 
the people of the Valley wished to be happy, they must re- 
nounce their present form of government under the misrule 
of false philosophy and the rudiments of this world which 
afford us no substantial happiness in the journey of life, and is 
sure to prove disastrous in its closing scene ; that to accom- 
plish so desirable a change there was now an opportunity of 
becoming allied to the government of the Highlands, and to 
enjoy all the immunities, to be ruled by their ruler; to be 
blessed by their beautiful benefactor, who is the King of Kings 
and Lord of Lords, who offers crowns of life to all his votaries. 
This communication was made known to all the people of the 
Valley, which was the occasion of much rejoicing; a conven- 
tion was held and resolutions passed to be united to the gov- 
ernment of the Highlands, a commission was appointed to 
visit Salem, the capital of Elysia, and present at the foot of 
the throne, the prayer of the people to be engrafted into its 


32 THE YOUNG CAPTIVE PRINCE. 


government, which prayer was accepted, and thus the twain 
became one. 

Flavius resolved at once on renovating the Valley byre- 
moving every thing that was obnoxious, the thorn, the thistle, 
the chaperell^ by hunting out and destroying the wild beasts 
and serpents ; by draining off all stagnant pools, by enriching 
the soil by planting the most delicious fruits and vineyards. 
Under this new change the highest anticipations were realized, 
the people of the Valley became happy, the wilderness and 
solitary places were made glad and blossomed as the rose. In 
this we may see the mysterious workings of an invisible hand, 
visibly manifested in its unerring wisdom and power. The 
large iron gate with its massive pillars at the edge of the 
Valley, through which the entrace was made either way, with 
the partition walls were taken away and one undivided thanks- 
giving arose from the hearts of the people to the Prince of 
Peace. 

The following is a letter written by Kaphael to Juno Balsino : 


Salem, Highlands of Elysia. 
To Juno Balsino, Babel, Valley of Hurly Burly : 

I thought it good to write unto you, my most excellent 
friend Balsino, somewhat concerning the affairs of the country 
of my adoption, be it remembered that we were old confeder- 
ates, walked by the same rule, moved by the same impulse of 
patriotism, fought under the same banner and shouted over 
the same victories ; went in and out at the same temple and 
worshiped the same gods. Our ruler here is Flavius who was 
known in the Valley by the name of Esau. This man when 
a small lad was stolen«away from home and made a captive in 
a foreign land by the Empress Clandestine, who attempted to 
subvert the government of the Highlands and annex it to her 
own dominions, but in it was signally defeated ; her own son 
and the only son who was crown prince, who was the seducer 
and betrayer of this innocent youth, found a premature grave, 
and she herself was destroyed by a serpent ; soon after her 
death her daughter Flora was united in wedlock to Flavius ; 
but their union was short, early in life she was called away, in 
her death was the closing scene of the house of Claudius ; they 




THE YOUNG CAPTIVE PRINCE. 33 

were a race of monarclis possessing great sagacity, tyrannical 
and a large amount of subtility; Flora excepted from these 
general characteristics, her virtuous moldings were made from 
the interesting society of the noble young Flavius, who be- 
came the supreme ruler of the land, and who, after a short, but 
interesting administration, was by mysterious Providence 
called home to his native country to receive the parting bless- 
ing of his illustrious father, who remained with him after his 
return but a short time, and then was called to his rich reward 
in a higher state of being. This Flavius is now the adminis- 
trator of a law given to us here by one Prince, Emanuel, who 
is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, who offers crowns of 
life to all his votaries ; we here delight in keeping His com- 
mandments, in so doing we have the promise of the life that 
now is and also of that which is to come. We here are all 
brethren of one family and have one Father, even God. Our 
country is of the most interesting character, the River of Life 
flows in our midst, our people take the cui> of salvation and 
call upon the name of the Lord, we eat the Bread and drink 
of the Waters of Life. There is ample provision for all ; a rich 
banquet in readiness, will you share with us in this rich ban- 
quet, in the gracious benefits of a well ordered government ? 

Your well wisher and friend, 

RAPHAEL. 

Babel, Valley of Hurly Burly. 

Balsino to Raphael. 

My Dear Friend Raphael : 

With the greatest pleasure we received and read your 
very kind and most excellent letter, we were much gratified 
that Flavius is still living and the administrator of your laws, 
and that they are just and equal, all sharing in the same com- 
mon blessings, and drinking in the sweet delights of a para- 
dise. Your country seems to be the most interesting of all 
others, in it are the breathings of life and immortality, having 
the promise of the life that now is ana also of that which is to 
come. You seem to live as crown princes, all the children of 
a king, not wearing your rich diadems at the present, but 
crowns reserved in store, which will at the proper time be 
placed upon your heads. We are glad that we are invited to 

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come under the same rule and share the same rich blessings 
with yourselves ; to eat of the same Bread and drink of the 
same Waters which flow so freely and so richly provided for 
all those who obey your laws. We here are unhappy and 
have become dissatisfied with our manner of living. Our 
laws are unwholesome and tend to divert from virtue and are 
ruinous to those who keep their precepts ; we seek a solace, 
but in them it is not to be found. These are burdens too 
heavy to be borne; all have tended to darken the mind 
and alienate the understanding from the path of virtue ; 
we have sowm to the wind and reaped the whirlwind. We 
find nothing in our manner of life to afford us consolation 
in the hour of afiliction and distress; we have gone into our 
temples of worship, sacrificed upon our altars and called upon 
our gods, but they have not answered us ; we have nothing to 
encourage us in our religious worship), our Deities are inca- 
pacitated to hear or see, and are therefore not susceptible of 
our ofierings, we have no hope in regard to a glorious future, 
in death a solemn gloom gathers around us ; if any crowns 
await us they are crowns of thorns ; we are destitute of a 
common prosperity, our feet run to evil and make haste to 
shed blood, we have no land marks to guide us the way of 
happiness ; no polar star to lead us upward to higher attain- 
ments ; our philosophy is vain and full of deceit, we desire to 
find a balm for our aching hearts. We turn with sickening 
disgust from the past in our history, for there is nothing in it 
that tends to feed the immortal mind or quiet the restless 
spirit. Upon us of late has rested a heavy chastening rod in 
pestilence and in famine, the destroying angel is not still satis- 
fied ; we find the dead and the dying in most all parts of our 
land, upon every breeze the cry of woe, woe, is to be heard. 
Dear Raphael we most gladly accept of the kind offers you 
make to us in your communication. This address we forward 
to you by our esteemed friend and representative Appalino, 
who will further express the wishes of the people than what I 
have in my short epistle. 

With the highest regard and most truly. 

We remain yours, &c., 

JUNO BALSINO. 


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Sunbeam Palace. 

Salem, Highlands of Elysia. 
Flavius to his most excellent friend Raphael : 

I gave you assurance that I would at a future time make 
some further references in regard to the vision which I had 
while at Babel; knowing the uncertainty of human events I 
thought it not good to make any further delay, but to speak 
somewhat concerning those things which may be of some 
benefit to mankind. We will not dwell on the material worlds 
and their inhabitants with which we are surrounded or to 
speak of the centre of the universe which is the abode of the 
King of kings and Lord of lords which is the fountain from 
which flows all life and being ; for us to attempt to describe 
these and to speak of their inhabitants would to deeply in- 
volve us and would form a venturous steji upon forbidden 
ground and not in the least benefit our course of living, leav- 
ing, therefore, these higher scenes where chants the songs of 
disembodied spirits, and where swell in loudar strain the notes 
of cherubim and angels loud o’er hill and dale amid the fra- 
grant groves of paradise ; but come down to earth where is 
the great moral battle field of strife between man and satan a 
war waged over five thousand years ago wherein the happy 
pair were overcome and driven from Eden’s bowers. Flushed 
at his success, Satan assembled in council his chief marshals 
to perfect an organization for the rule of his new emiiire so 
recently subjugated by him ; all w^ere jubliant at the success 
achieved, in the midst of their glee a messenger arrived with 
the intelligence that the manacles were off of their newly 
acquired subjects and that all attempts to remand them again 
were vain. Several leading marshalls were successfully sent 
with orders to bind them and place them in close custody, 
with the speed of thought they departed to execute the man- 
date but returned and reported a failure. That one Prince 
Emanuel had undertaken for them in whose presence they 
feared and trembled ; at this news Lucifer’s countenance 
darkened with hellish rage, flashed liked gleams of lightning, 
from his nostrils issued flames of fire ; amidst thunderings and 
lightnings and great tumult, the council broke up. Fresh 
legions were summoned to renew the conflict; strong guards 
were ordered to take their posts with watchful sentinels ; on 


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their first advance they met with signal defeat, with a howl of 
despair they left the field. The Eden pair were left compara- 
tively happy in their industrial pursuits for a season, in the 
meantime Cain and Abel grew up, Lucifer resolved on re- 
newed eflbrts and blew his fiery trumpet, it was responded to 
from Perdition by hideous yells and on pillars of black tower- 
ing clouds arose fresh legions which were led on by 
princes whose crowns were decorated with serpentine appear- 
ances; these hosts of darkness moved forward to attack Cain 
and Abel. Cain faltered and gave away ; but Abel flew to his 
flocks and selected a choice lamb which was soon made ready 
and offered up upon an altar on bending knees, imploring help 
from on high. Soon on pillars of light with flaming sword a 
youthful form was seen resting above the altar, a mighty quak- 
ing seized the hellish host, with grimaces and loud wailings 
they threw a burning chain around Cain to carry him to their 
native prison, but this was not suffered. 

Dear Raphael time will not permit me to continue this any 
further at the present, but may refer to it again. 

Most resiiectfully yours, &c., 

FLAVIUS. 


Rose Hill Palace. 

To My Special Friend Raphael : 

I have spoken to you considerably in regard to demoniac 
influences which may peradventure be disparaging to some, 
but if we have an enemy it is befitting tor us to have some 
knowledge of him so as to guard against those influences. It 
is true that man is liable to the attack of this insiduous foe at 
any time through the journey of life ; he said “my name is 
Legion, because we are many.” Satan is ever marshalling his 
hosts, is ever on the move having no rest day nor night. He 
travels the earth with the rapidity ot thought, he moves from 
place to place; he scans with correctness, he knows our weak- 
ness ; his chief delight is in a war against moral government 
and the ruin of the race of man, and this he would easily ac- 
complish if man was to go forth to war and meet him in his 
own strength ; but this he need not, he should not do, if he 
does he is sure to fail, he is certain to meet with defeat, help is 
laid upon One who is mighty to save, in whose strength we 


THE YOUNG CAPTIVE PRINCE. 37 


may meet all of the combined forces of darkness and over- 
come them all, in the strength of our Emanuel one can chase 
a thousand and ten, put ten thousand to llight. We then need 
not to fear though a host should encamp against us, our Friend, 
our Captain, our able General, il we obey him, will surely give 
us victory. His proclamation is issued. His word we should 
read that we may understand his rules and regulations. It is 
required of us that we should put on the hemlet of Salvation 
and take the sword of the Spirit, these Lucifer fears. 

Most truly yours, &c. 

Flavius. 


Fountain Park, Highlands of Elysia. 
Eaphael to Esculaw, Kaphalia, Valley of Hurly Burly. 

My Dear Friend : 

After an absence of some years, with the greatest pleasure 
I take my pen in hand to address you with a few lines, nothing 
seems to rest with greater weight upon my mind than some of 
the romantic scenes of our childhood when together. I was 
amusing myself in reflecting upon our stroll on the black 
sandy desert, when being belated, lost our way and night 
closed in upon us and found us upon the open desert, and what 
a night that was ; after having escaped the dangers of the day, 
those more gloomy and fearful seemed to await us. What 
gloom overspread our minds, how fearful were our forebodings, 
two little boys, some ten years old, exposed to wild beasts and 
serpents, and to one thing which was sure, a dark howling 
tempest, the rain pouring down in torrents, the drifting sheets 
of sandjthe livid flashes of lightning, the loud rolling thunders, 
with the blackness of darkness which overspread us, and 
nothing to cover us but the drifting sand, with the free descent 
of falling water, but as the day approached and these scenes 
passed away, those still more fearful presented themselves ; I 
can hear to this day in my imagination the cry of that Jackall 
that warned us of the approach of greater danger ; happy for 
us that there was a ravine near at hand from which projected 
a high ledge of rocks to which we flew for safety ; by the 
means of a vine that this rock entwined we pulled ourselves 
uj) to its top and had scarcely got our seats when up come the 
dread monster of the desert known as the Lamp-polar, which 


38 THE YOUNG CAPTIVE PRINCE. 


partakes of the characteristics of both the tiger and the lion, 
but more fearful than either. He soon made several succes- 
sive leaps for us and at every bound he came upon a level 
with us, but before reaching tlie rock he lowered and went 
down, missing the prey which he so eagerly desired. He then 
set up a tremendous howl which made the air reverberate and 
the rock on which we sat to tremble. Imagine what must 
have been the feelings, nay, I presume it will never be for- 
gotten, the fearful moments we spent upon that rock, with 
such a monster resolved on breakfasting on our youthful flesh. 
We were so near that when he opened his mouth to utter those 
hideous howls I could see quite down into his stomach, into 
which I almost imagined ourselves. Lucky for us that that 
caravan passed our wa}^, which was different from its usual 
line of travel which seemed rather Providential in our relief. 
Our journey to the city was interesting, though novel in its 
character, the kind of double shuffle of the three humped ani- 
mal that we rode made it amusing; I remember the kind of 
swing swang with which we daddled along ; when reaching the 
out-lines of the city with joyous hearts we dismounted and 
sson found ourselves on the walls of the fortifications, when 
turning my eyes o’er the dark, sandy desert, toward the High- 
lands, I saw something in the distance which seemed to be 
advancing, I watched its motion, as it drew near I discovered 
it to be a coach and six horses approaching rapidly with an 
escort of mounted lancers and banners flying. They presently 
blew a trumpet which was responded to by several heavy 
guns from the fortifications, followed by loud shouts all along 
the line, “the captive prince,” a massive iron gate was swung 
open through which the lancers and coach passed ; after pro- 
ceeding a short distance the carriage came to a stand and soon 
there were running men from every direction and a multitude 
gathered around. I went to see the cause of the excitement, 
id the midst of this group I saw a little boy some six or seven 
years, old standing in sullen silence ; they were gazing upon 
him as if he had been some supernatural being; I inquired 
“why all this ?” a bystander replied, “the captive prince.” He 
was moved forward guarded by the body of lancers toward the 
palace of the empress ; we soon reached it in which the young 
stranger passed and I being one of the privileged characters 
was permitted to follow after. The young captive was seated 


THE YOUNG CAPTIVE PRINCE. 39 


upon a stool cushioned with silk crimson ; shortly after her 
majesty entered the apartment and proceeded rather playfully 
toward the young prince; but suddenly came to a stand and 
recoiled a step or two, being struck with his dignified appear- 
ance, after a few moments’ pause, assuming a greater degree 
of gravity, mingled with rather a pleasant smile, she pro- 
ceeded again to where the young stranger was sitting, reached 
out her hand for his ; he withdrew his and said, ‘‘you can not 
have my hand. I have been deceived and stolen away from 
my home, and while I am sitting here my pa and my ma are 
weeping for their only son. I have done you no harm ; please 
let me go home. Why keep me here? I am but a little boy 
and like my father’s home.” 

The juvenile stranger seemed to betray at times strong 
poetical affusion, on this occasion, his eyes sparkling, he arose 
from his seat and retiring a little, with earnestness addressed 
the empress, in substance as follows : 

Please let me go home, 

Where with friends I oft used to roam, 

There with youth in merry glee. 

With longings of heart 
They are waiting for me, 

Please let me go home. 

Please let me go home. 

Where amid fragrant groves 
I oft used to roam, 

In the sweet fields of Elysia, 

At my native home, 

Please let me go home. 

Please let me go home, 

I’m a captive far away. 

Allured and led astray. 

To weep my life awaj^. 

Please let me go home. 

In bright Salem parents mourn. 

With hearts bleeding, torn ; 

On wings of light 
Please let me go home. 

The earnestness and eloquence of the young captive affected 
the tender sensibilities of Clandestine, her countenance sud- 
denly flushed and turned pale alternately, but after little sus- 
pense replied “my young friend we can not spare you now. 


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business of importance demands your stay with us for the 
present. Will you please walk with me The young prince 
replied “I will not.” The empress seemed to be puzzled to 
know what disposition to make of the case and seated herself 
upon a sofa; she sent a body servant to bring Flora in. Fla- 
vius had, in the meantime, taken his seat again ; but a few 
moments had passed before Flora appeared into the depart- 
ment. The empress immediately arose and took her by the 
hand and proceeded toward the young stranger, introduced 
her to him. Flavius arose and made a graceful bow to Flora. 
The empress paused. Flora proceeded, and took him by the 
hand, and said, ‘T am happy to see you young prince of the 
Highlands.” He responded and said, “more happy to see me 
than I am to see you under the present circumstances, but Miss 
Flora, I do not blame you that I am here to-day. We are but 
young, there are older ones with whom I am displeased. Flora 
said, “young sir, are your parents living ?” The response was, 
“They are.” 

Flora. — “Have they children at home ?” 

Flavius. — “I am the only child of my parents.” 

Flora. — “Their hearts must be sad to have their only child 
far away from home.” 

Flavius. — My parents were very kind to me and loved me 
much, and long to see me at home.” 

Flora. — “I suppose then you would be very glad to see those 
whom you love so well.” 

Flavius. — “Miss Flora, very glad indeed, I long to see my 
home, home, sweet home, my dear native home.” 

Flora. — “I think my ma will be kind enough to let you re- 
turn to your home. If I were away it would displease her 
much for any to keep me away from my home. I will speak 
to her, I think she will not keep one who is so young away 
from his parents.” 

So Flora went and interceded with her mother for Flavius ; 
but all to no effect, she told Flora she could not spare the 
young prince at the present. She arose from the sofa and left 
the room, requesting Flora to soon follow her. Flora seemed 
to take a deep interest in the welfare of the young stranger, 
and endeavored to allay his feverish anxiety with kind words, 
she prevailed on him to walk with her in the palace garden. 
His mind became somewhat interested with the beautiful 


THE YOUNG CAPTIVE PRINCE. 41 


sceneries which there presented themselves. On the follow- 
ing day the empress ordered her coachman to take Flora and 
Flavius on a visit to the Golden Park. Soon the coach was in 
readiness, a bell was rang to announce its x^resence ; the em- 
press took Flora by the hand, and reached for the hand of 
Flavius. He replied and said “you can not have my hand, I 
am my parent’s only son, I reserve my hand for them.” Clan- 
destine could not refrain from admiring the firmness of the 
little stranger. Flavius was willing to take the ride and ad- 
vanced in front of the rest of the company at a double-quick 
to the coach and seated himself in it. Flora took her seat by 
his side. The empress wished them a pleasant ride, all being 
in readiness a crack of the whip was given, the coach went 
off at full speed, but a short time had elapsed before the Gold 
en Park appeared in view ; at the blast of a trumpet the gate 
swung wide open and the coach dashed in with a bound, after 
taking several circuitous routes. Flora became rather anxious 
to know how well he enjoyed his ride, inquired how he liked 
the appearance of the surrounding sceneries. He said, “I con- 
fess, Miss Flora, if this ride was in the Highlands, I should 
enjoy it very much. But only think Flora, I am a little boy 
entirely among strangers deprived of the privilege of seeing 
my parents whom I love so well, one thought of home ban- 
ishes every pleasure from my mind.” Flora replied, “Oh, 
Flavius, it is unpleasant to hear you talk so, I was in hopes 
that you would enjoy this ride, your mind relieved of its bur- 
den and you forget about your home. Why can’t you recon- 
cile yourself? We have many pleasant things to interest you 
with ; we have a nice home, we love your company, can’t you 
forget your home, and be reconciled to stay with us ?” 

Flavius said, “Oh, no. Flora, that is impossible, should I for- 
get my dear father and my mother who always loved me much 
and ever treated me with the greatest kindness ? And, then. 
Flora, your country is not as interesting as ours, ^mur society 
is not, as pleasing as ours at home. We do not in this country 
of yours hear the sound of the church-going bell; you have no 
Sabbath schools, no prayer meetings, no religious worship, no 
loving and serving the Savior as they do in the country of my 
native home.” 

To this Flora replied with considerable earnestness, “young 
sir, your objections seem to be rather broad cast, which gives 


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a preference to your country and to your people, but I sup- 
pose this is rather natural, we are apt to be prejudiced in favor 
of our own, but we should not let prejudice carry away our 
better judgment ; you speak of prayer meetings and Sabbath 
schools, these I know nothing about but presume they are a 
kind of religious service ; Flavius, we too have our religious 
rights, we visit our temples and olfer up sacrafices to our gods.” 

Flavius replied, “Flora, this is very true, but what are your 
gods ? They have no eyes to see nor ears to hear, they amount 
to just nothing and are worse than nothing.” 

Here Flora began to manifest some nervous sensibility and 
gave the coachman a signal to return to the palace, presently 
they were moving rapidly toward Babel, the towering spires 
were seen in the distance, on their return they passed by some 
military fortifications which gave them a salute of several 
heavy guns and the old shout of the young captive prince, 
this last rather displeased Flora, she turned and looked at 
Flavius and with a frown, said, “they had better keep their 
tongues silent.” Flavius said, “brave men boast in their vic- 
tory over a little boy, Flora it is a long road that has no end, 
we will see about these things at some future time.” But 
long they were up in front of the x>alace, the noble steeds 
came to a stand, the bell rang, and the empress in person was 
soon present at the coach side and with her own hand opened 
the door, with a pleasant smile said, “I suppose Jyou have had a 
pleasant ride.” Flora replied, “very much so,” the other re- 
maining silent. Clandestine said to him, “and how did you, sir, 
enjoy your ride” he readily responded “not quite so well, mam, 
if it been at Fountain Park, in the Highlands, it would have 
been rather a nice thing, but not quite so fine here consider- 
ing all the circumstances,” without further ceremonies, he 
opened the door of the coach on the opposite side and sprang 
out and with a double-quick was moving toward the palace ; 
the empress looking after him tor a moment, and then turned 
and said with a smile to Flora, “a hard young customer.” . 

This once captive prince is our ruler ; if time would permit 
we would be glad to say many other things, but close by 
saying, I remain vours as ever, 

KAPHAEL. 


THE YOUNG CAPTIVE PRINCE. 43 


Crystal Palace, Highlands of Elysia. 

To My Friends Scattered Abroad, Greeting. 

In this most beautiful edifice I lay, surrounded fragrant 
groves of evergreens and spicy beds, beholding the m^^sterious 
wonders of creation. The moon pouring forth her silvery rays, 
Venus the most sparkling gem of the night; the whole vault 
of heaven lit up and twinkling as if bedecked with millions of 
diamonds ; what language can I use to set forth the glowing 
sentiments of my heart, when looking upon this mighty system 
of worlds? all these that are now moving in such majestic 
splendor were unseen by man or angel ; all of this mighty 
space occuf)ied by this myriad of worlds was empty and void 
and one complete solemn gloom. What must have been the 
thickness of this darkness which had never from the first age 
of eternity experienced a ray of light, nor the beginning of a 
gracious dawn. From the earth to the sun it is said to be 
ninety-five millions of miles ; from the sun to Neptune, over 
two billions, &c., all of this almost infinite space was over- 
spread with the deepest gloom of eternity’s night. A mighty 
Angel high upon His radiant throne of light, scaned this em- 
pire of night, throughout its regions was a trembling, this 
Angel raised his hand and there was a mysterious moving of 
elements ; He spake and the constituent principles of our 
solar system came forth into being, but still there was no light, 
the thickest darkness still ruled over this empire of night, 
naught but Deity Himself could scan through the thickness 
of this darkness and behold the workings of these elements. 
After the creative power had been manifested in bringing 
these into being, we are told that the Spirit of the Infinite 
moved upon the mighty deep, and said “let there be light,” 
and there was light, this darkness disappeared, whether 
it fled into other parts of immeasurable space to seek its own 
sister element and make darkness blacker than the most gross 
darkness, or extinguished and ceased to be by being swallowed 
up by light, is not ours to say. Here first is brought to view 
for the first time the elementary principles of light which shed 
forth its glorious brightness so that every thing throughout 
this mighty empire could be beheld with distinctiveness by 
mortal vision, and the evening and the morning were the first 
day ; here we have it on record given by inspiration, that this 
was the first day’s work made any where in our S3^stem of 


44 THE YOUNG CAPTIVE PRINCE. 


worlds, and this was done by the hand of Deity Himself, a 
work which none else but Deity could accomplish. But the 
work of creation goes on, there is no delay, not a moment of 
time is lost, the primary elements for the construction 
of worlds are made from day to day, with infinite regularity ; 
Every thing comes forth in its proper time and in its proper 
place. On the second day of creation a chemical separation 
took place of the different elements which were orginially all 
blended in one, the water, the air and the ground were at first 
all in one, in this separation each held its locality, its fixed 
bounds, regulated by the law of unerring wisdom. All of 
these are essential to this state of mortality ; mortality would 
cease to be such without an association with these elemetary 
priciples. It would seem that on the second and third days 
the time was devoted to construction or formation, that the 
different elements were given their respective localities ; in 
connection with the different varieties of vegetation, the 
grass, rhe plant, the variety of shrubbery, with majestic 
woodland, these all were yet but dimly seen when speaking 
after mortal vision. The fourth day was principally devoted 
to the construction of the heavenly bodies, the sun, the moon, 
and the stars, with their satelites, how beautifully these must 
appeared when the finishing stroke was given, light appeared 
in its majestic glory, and imparted its congenial rays to all. 
On the fifth day the fish and birds were made ; on the sixth, 
the variety of creeping things and beasts were made, all were 
finished and gloriously fitted up, the earth in the most beauti- 
ful splendor decorated with every thing pleasing to behold, 
the silvery fountains of living water with their living creatures, 
the birds in the richest plumage, warbling the notes of praise ; 
the beasts in harmonious union skipped and played together, 
the lion and the lamb, the kid and the bear sweetly ate to 
gether, thus all were in union, clothed with beanty and the 
sweetest innocency. Thus the heavens and the earth were 
finished and all the hosts of them, with delight they com- 
menced their journey, which they were to travel for thousands 
of years to come, with perfect exactness, without any gain or 
loss of time. But as yet there was not man to till the ground. 

When man was made all the divine attributes were called 
into requisition. After he was moulded he lay a lifeless lump 
of clay ; into his nostrils was breathed the breath of life. In 


THE YOUNG CAPTIVE PKINCE. 45 


this breathing was given an immortality ; a rosy-like redness 
came upon his cheeks, he opened his eyes, which were more 
beautiful than the sparkling diamond, upon a new world ; he 
was taken by the hand and he arose upon his feet in the image 
of his Maker. The Divine Being said unto him ‘Thou art 
Adam, because thou wert made of red virgin clay.” Man 
looked around with delight and surveyed the new creation 
over which he was Lord of all ; his heart glowed with grati- 
tude and his tongue broke loose in a hymn of praise. In his 
formation angels drew near and looked on with wonder ; they 
were delighted that a new brotherhood, a race of intelligences 
made but a little lower than themselves, were to come into 
being and hold a near connection to themselves. An intro- 
ductory review of the animals which were made were brought 
before Adam to see what he would call them, and whatsoever 
he called them that was their name. What a vast concourse 
of life in their different forms were here presented before him 
who stood alone as Lord of the new world. What a mysteri- 
ous coming forth as if moved by a Divine impulse ; they 
seemed to pass in a regular line by pairs, one by one, from the 
smallest to the highest grade ; and it would appear as if there 
stood near at hand a Kecording Angel, with a book of entry 
and put down the names of these living creatures. They 
passed off to the right and left to their places of abode ; 
among these numerous bands not a growl was to be heard ; 
when first coming from the mouldings of the Infinite One, we 
believe that none were carnivorous, peace reigned upon earth 
and glory in the highest. But it pleased the Almighty that 
man should not be alone. He brought upon him a deep sleep 
and while in this state of insensibility He took from his side a 
rib and closed up the flesh thereof, from this flesh he made a 
woman and brought her and gave her to man. Adam imme- 
diately recognized her to be a part of himself and with deep 
emotion he embraced her and said thou art my beloved and 
my espoused. They were taken by the hand jnd led to Eden, 
a garden richly prepared for them by Deity, as they approached 
the gate of itself opened to them ; after they had entered in 
their Maker said unto them “my children this is your home, 
the place of your abode; dress it and keep it; all the privileges 
of it you are to enjoy except yonder Tree of Knowledge of 
Good and Evil, the fruit thereof ye must not eat nor touch it 


46 THE YOUHH CAPTIVE PRINCE. 


lest ye die ; for in the day ye do this ye shall surely die.” 
What a beautiful place, fitted up and aggrandized by Deity 
Himself, amid fragrant groves and flowers, and the most de- 
licious fruits, with spicy beds, with living waters flowing in the 
midst, with emerald walls and pearly gates, this was the garden 
of the Lord, the first home of man ; over this cherubim, low- 
ered from a higher sphere, delighted with this happy pair, 
shouted aloud with joy in this paradise. Early one morning a 
huge red serpent was seen winding his way along till he came 
near the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil ; here as he 
halted, his novelty attracted the attention of Eve ; she drew 
near to look upon him, Adam being absent in another part of 
the garden, the serpent introduced himself to Eve by saying, 
“Oh, woman, I am much delighted with thy happiness and 
with much pleasure do I behold the interesting scenery with 
which thou art surrounded, but there is something which thou 
lackest; a high attainment of knowledge, which is requisite to 
true happiness, and which thou mayest have by eating of the 
fruit of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. It is true 
that thy Maker has said in the day that thou eatest thereof 
thou shall surely die. But ye shall not surely die, but shall 
become great in the earth and the mother of many living.” 
The serpent saw that the woman w^as attracted by those in- 
ducements set forth by himself, approached her and gently 
entwined her in his folds and kissed her on her rosy cheeks, 
then laid himself at her feet, Eve sat down by the serpent 
which gathered himself upon her lap. The serpent saw that 
her affections were won, and requested to rise without delay 
and eat of the forbidden fruit. She arose and stretched out 
her hand and partook of the forbidden tree and ate the fruit 
thereof. She was suddenly seized with blindness and in a 
state of alarm she cried out, Adam ; fainting she fell upon the 
earth. The serpent having accomplished his object, fiercely 
turned and looked upon her, uttered several hideous hisses, 
and hastily left Jhe garden. He now had an agent in the per- 
son of the first female, whom he left to accomplish all his 
wishes, for which purpose he had visited Eden, and peradven- 
ture more so than he would have done if he had introduced 
himself at the first to Adam; he might in this case have en- 
tirely failed and man have stood blest and justified before his 
Maker; if this latter had been the result of the serpent’s mis- 


THE YOUNa CAPTIVE PRIJ^CE. 47 


sion, man would have been all gloriously happy, how different 
would have been the condition of this sin cursed world. Adam 
coming, not knowing what had happened, said, “I heard thy 
voice calling me, what meaneth this ?” and taking her by the 
hand said, “arise, my love,” she arose upon her feet, with some 
of the forbidden fruit in her hand, which she reached forth to 
her husband, and said, “take this, it is good,” he in his inno- 
cency took it and ate it, not knowing what it was. With 
blindness he reeled backward, falliug to the earth ; after lay- 
ing a few moments in a state of insensibility partially recov- 
ering he cried out “I am cursed, this is the forbidden fruit,” 
raising, embracing his companion, weeping, he said, I “feel my 
spirit sinking within me, I hear the voice of our Maker, we 
are naked, let us flee.” They fled and hid themselves among 
the trees of the garden. But this unfortunate pair had not 
been long in their place of retreat before they were summoned 
to appear before the Judge of all the earth, from their hiding 
place they came forth trembling, loaded down with guilt, in 
tremulous tones, Adam said, “I heard thy voice, we hid our- 
selves because we were naked.” How unlike on former occa- 
sions, before the act ot disobedience, with delight they hailed 
the coming of their Maker, like children with joyous hearts 
run to meet the return of a fond parent; but now all covejed 
with shame they flee to hide themselves from Him who had 
been their solace; how changed their condition, with linger- 
ing steps they came from among the shady bowers with un- 
willingness, like felons coming forth from their cells to the 
place of execution. Each one in turn endeavors to excuse 
themselves, but they are tried before a righteous tribunal, 
found guilty, have the sentence of death passed upon them, 
and driven from Eden, to get their living by the sweat of their 
brow; the earth, the air and all animate tribes are cursed and 
suffer by the fall, an outbreak is heard among the beasts, a 
growl, a hideous war, they scatter to the native forest, they 
retire in pursuit of prey, their natures are changed, the air, 
the earth is changed, all nature suffers, a dying groan is heard, 
man in sadness goes forth to his field of labor, how unlike his 
former condition, he has lost his happy Eden, no more to roam 
among its shady bowers. Up to this time no cloud had dark- 
ened the sky, no rain had descended upon the earth, the sil- 
very dew drop was seen in the morning resting upon the rose. 


48 THE YOUNG CAPTIVE PRINCE. 


all refreshed by a mist rising from the earth. But man’s moral 
and physical character being changed the elements were 
changed to suit his new condition, the winds roughly rose, a 
dark aspect in the sky was seen approaching in the east, with 
sharp hashes of lightning and distant thunders rolling, these 
unusual appearances produced an uneasiness in the mind of 
Adam, he said to Eve, “yonder is something dark and fearful, 
arise, let us hy to Eden,” Amidst these lightnings and thun- 
derings, the rain pouring down, they reached the garden and 
would fain have entered in, but here they found the cherubim 
with his haming sword pointing every way to prevent any 
from entering and eating fruit from the Tree of Life. In dis- 
appointment and excitement they fell upon the ground, crying 
out, “my Lord, help,” they were told to arise and enter a tent 
which had been at that moment by the hand of an angel, con- 
structed for them, they arose and entered, but erelong the 
sky again was cloudless and the sun appeared in the brightness 
of its glory, all was calm and serene and the birds of paradise 
in their rich plumage were chanting their songs of praise, they 
came forth from their tent and returned thanks for the pro- 
tection afforded ; again they returned to their field of labor, 
which was no great distance from Eden. An angel appeared 
to them and gave them rules for their course of living ; Adam 
constructed a tent and covered it with goat skins, in front of 
which he erected an altar and offered upon it incense morn- 
ing and evening, looking forward in hope when the seed of 
the woman should bruise the serpent’s head. But he goes 
forth to his field of labor to culture, in toil to subdue the thorns 
and thistles springing forth, the effects of disobedience. With 
his own hands he plants, he sows and in return a rich harvest 
grows and is gathered into the garner. Eve alike industrious, 
from morm till night, adjusting her household and in the care 
of little ones committed to her charge. But this noble pair 
have greater trials to encounter still, for Satan found access in 
stirring up and perverting the mind of their older son. He 
was inclined to be disobedient and censorious, in the time of 
oblation he often ridiculed and made light of that sacred rite. 
But Abel was one of Virtue’s noble sons, whose heart and 
hands were true in obedience; he was ever joyful, with ears 
open to hear and obey, in time of holy incense the younger 
son was in sacred devotion, bowed, with hands and eyes raised 


THE YOUNG CAPTIVE PRINCE. 49 


Heavenward, invoking the Gracious Presence. Thus like a 
tree planted by the river side, he grew up in consecration, 
doing the will of Him whose right it was to rule over him. 
These two brothers were opposite in their course of living, 
one to the other. They came upon the stage in this world to 
do for themselves ; they were the two first born of earth. Cain 
beipg covetous refused to bring the best of his fruits in offer- 
ing, which was displeasing to his Maker, for which he was re- 
buked. But Abel delighted in bringing the best of his flocks 
in an offering to the Most High with which He was well 
pleased, for this Cain became jealous and resolved on revenge- 
He approached his brother with weapon in hand and said, “It 
is true, thou art my brother, but I hate thee, for thy offerings. 
I will remove thee from my sight, the earth shall drink thy 
blood, thou shalt no more return to thy father’s home nor de- 
light thyself in his presence ; thou shalt no more be embraced 
in the arms of thy mother. Thou hast by thy offerings brought 
a reproach upon me by my Maker ; for these things thou shalt 
surely die.” Abel replied “my brother, be not too hasty in 
taking the life of the innocent. I am thy friend and thy 
brother; by obedience thou shalt be accepted and enjoy the 
Gracious Favor. Oh, turn away thy wrath and do not so 
wickedly.” At this Cain became enraged and the earth re- 
ceived the innocent blood. When he saw what he had done 
he fled from human society to join [himself with the beasts of 
the field, but they, taught by instinct, howling fled from his 
presence. Eventide coming on, their beloved son not return- 
ing home, they became concerned for his welfare, went in 
search of him, in the moonlight they found him in silence, 
laying in his purple gore. Adam said unto him, “what aileth 
thee, my son? awake, arise,” but all was silent. At this Eve 
became excited, kneeling down, embraced him, calling out, 
“canst thou not hear my beloved? What strange thing is this 
that has happened unto thee ?” Adam took him by the hand 
to raise him up, turning him to the moonlight, he cried out, 
“my Lord ! our sop is dead !” Adam raised him upon his 
shoulder and bore him to their tent, soon after reaching their 
home an interesting youth in a robe of white entered their 
tent and said, “All hail, thy son Abel is dead.” This interest- 
ing personage remained with them during the night. Early 
next morning there appeared before the tent another stranger 


50 


THE YOUNG CAPTIVE PRINCE. 


of a like appearance to the other, to whom Adam bowed and 
invited in ; immediately the one that had remained with them 
during the night arose and said, ‘Ve have come to care for the 
remains of thy son,” to which Adam with a graceful bow, as- 
sented ; the last named visitor then unrolled a linen cloth of 
snowy whiteness and proceeded to wrap it around the lifeless 
remains of the once interesting youth. The strangers then 
took it up and went out and proceeded to a cave, followed by 
the little mourning group, in this they carefully deposited this 
choice dust and rolled a stone to the door, and then with a 
smiling countenance and a Avave of the hand disappeared. 
Soon after this Cain returned to his home and took a sister of 
his of a like disposition to himself and went into the land of 
Nod. But erelong men began to multiply, colonies were 
formed and an aspiration to rule and leadership became the 
dominant spirit of the day. Leaders of the respective colonies 
desired to excel; the love of power was ascendant ; this gave 
rise to petty wars, much suffering and blood shed, whole colo- 
nies AYere, in some instances, nearly exterminated or carried 
away into captivity. Anarchy, war and ambition became the 
motto of the day. There were two prominent rivals, one by 
the name of Hillolian, the other by the name of Tyros ; these 
Avere leaders of two principals parties, the other surrounding 
colonies became subjugated to one or the other of these 
rivals. Hillolian was an opposer of reform and virtue, but 
Tyros was friendly to both, these were at war with each other 
for several years, Avith various success, advance and reA^erse, 
till at length Tyros taken by surprise, his force routed, he 
taken a captive, bound to a stake and suffered death, by being 
devoured by wild beasts. Hillolian was vain, jealous and 
cruel ; his conceptions of justice were vague and followed the 
impulses of passions. It was his glory to be held in aAve ; he 
issued an order that once in thirty days, the people should 
present themselves in reverence at his feet ; a certain young 
man refusing to obey this order, was chained to a young steed 
which was turned loose and thus he Avas torn to pieces ; after 
this he was on parade with a retinue of attendants, when he 
suddenly lost his life by an avenger of the blood of the afore 
mentioned young man. He Avas succeeded to the reigns of 
government by his son Hedius. He, if possible, AA^as more A^ain 
and cruel than his father. His followers Avere known as He- 


THE YOUNG CAPTIVE PRINCE. 51 


dions. After the death of Hillolian, a division took place in 
his empire, Hedius being very repulsive to some of the colo- 
nies ; the dissenters were headed by one Ironus, a man of 
distinguished capabilities, considering the darkness of the 
times; he was mild and forbearing, but bold and energetic as 
a ruler. But Tyros was destined only for a short rule, Hedius 
had his friends watching for an opportunity and at the first 
which presented itself he fell a sacrifice to the misruling spirit 
of the times. Hedius having no opposer gave loose rein to 
his passions. The virtuous, who were but few, were hunted 
down like wild beasts. He raised a standard which was black, 
on which he had an inscription of a red, fiery serpent. He 
gave an order that wherever this appeared his subjects should 
bow; on passing through a little town, the black standard un- 
furled in the breeze, the people bowed in the dust with the 
exception of a young female by the name of Celara. She re- 
mained firm, standing upon her feet, with her hands and eyes 
raised Heavenward; Hedius beholding her rushed forward 
from his attendants and thrust her through with a spear, 
Arystile^ a young man who had bowed by her side, who was a 
special friend of Celara, on seeing what had happened, raising 
upon his feet, cried out, ^'Monster, in human shape, it is fit that 
thou shouldst die,” at the same time hurling a dart. Hedius fell 
severely wounded ; the young man fled, sought and joined 
himself to the company of Enoch, who was known as the wild 
man of the wilderness. Hedius resolved on avenging himself 
on this young man ; he sent armed men in pursuit, they found 
him resting under an evergreen with Enoch; as they advanced 
Enoch cried out and said, ‘‘Whom seek ye ?” they said, ‘'Ary- 
stile, thy youthful friend by thy side;” Enoch said, “Ye can . 
not have him,” but they replied and said, “Nay, but we will 
have him, our master Hedius sent us to fetch him.” Enoch 
said, “Go and tell your master Hedius that he sulfered most 
justly for his crime, my youthful friend can not appear before 
him.” As they farther advanced they were suddenly attacked 
by a multitude of hornets, they fled, barely escaping with 
their lives. The leader of this party, Hedius accused of 
treachery, and executed him. This ruler finally made up his 
mind that the failure of this expedition was owing to some 
kind of enchanting power that Enoch possessed ; he therefore 
resolved on removing him out of the way and to effect 


52 THE YOUNG CAPTIVE PRINCE. 


this object he went at the head of an armed force in 
search of Enoch, who was found offering up incense with 
Arystile. He rushed forward in full expection of making an 
easy prey of them ; with blindness they suddenly fell to the 
earth, while in a glorious chariot, amidst the song of angels, 
Enoch disappeared in the Heavens ; Arystile was left quietly 
to go his way, Avhile Hedius returned to the capital, in his 
blindness being led in his return. Espayrene, the only son of 
Hedius, conspired against him and put him to death. 

But of the moral darkness of the first age of the world it 
would be impossible for us to describe, every imagination of 
the heart ot man was only to do evil continually, and so cor- 
rupt had he become in his imaginations and constantly dis- 
posed to do evil, that Divine Justice resolved on destroying 
the then race of man. Noah, being righteous, was ordered to 
prepare an Ark for the saving of himself and his house, accord- 
ing to Divine appointment, he went to work in constructing 
the building, according to the fashion given him ; for the term 
of more than one hundred years was he in completing this 
wonderful piece of architecture ; during this period of time it 
would seem as if man was hurried on by demoniac influences 
to fully prepare him for his doom ; in closing part of this age 
the good could only live by Divine protection, and this was 
alForded them, it was strikingly so in the history of Noah and 
in the building of the Ark. His life was olten sought by the 
infuriated rabble who eagerly thirsted for his blood; every 
attempt upon this holy man was frustrated and he was per- 
mitted to pursue his labor, in building a vessel which was 
to bear him safely above the flood. Combinations were 
formed and vows made to destroy this while being constructed, 
every effort only proved abortive, the foot that moved to pass 
the line of demarkation, failed to accomplish its errand, the 
arm that was raised against it fell paralized by the side. This 
work became notorious everywhere and a matter of much 
speculation. Groups of men and women were every where to 
be seen engaged in lively conversation in regard to Noah’s 
policy, the majority contended that he was guided by infatua- 
tion and ought to be dealt with as a lunatic; there was some 
that admitted that there was a remarkable strangeness and 
that he seemed to be led on by a Divine impulse, these were 
highly censured, and with sarcasm were told that they had 


THE YOUNG CAPTIVE PPvINCE. 53 


better go to work with the old man on the building. In one 
of the lower provinces there was a remarkable female of 
gigantic statue, whose strength corresponded with physical 
greatness, she exercised a controlling influence over the minds 
of the people by her enchantments ; there was no work too 
bold for her to undertake nor deed too daring. She resolved 
on the destruction of the Ark, to accomplish this she collected 
a numerous banditt and undertook the journey to her place of 
destination. After haranguing her followers and pointing to 
the object of her enterprise, with ponderous spear in hand, 
she ordered an advance at a double quick; when nearing the 
line forbidden by Noah for any to pass, suddenly this daring 
female was struck with lunacy, furiously turned on her own 
comrades felling numbers of them to the ground,' and whilst 
in pursuit of others her flesh dropped from her and she re- 
mained standing, a monumental skeleton. 

In the outlines of civilization eastward, in a province known 
as Beruch, there was a leading character by the name of 
Hanelius. He was very expert on foot and had become very 
notable in the chase after game, and in capturing fugitives ; 
he was known at different times to parade himself in the 
presence of a threatening foe and challenge any to meet him 
in a single combat ; this man was never defeated in a single 
encounter. There were many in Beruch who gloried in his 
greatness and considered him one of the greatest among 
chieftains, he had but to speak and multitudes were ready to 
obey his summons. He told his adherents that in one of the 
western provinces there was a towering building going up of 
a threatening character, which was against the wishes of the 
people ; we are told by the builder that unless the people re- 
form, that a special destruction await us ; that he and his family 
contemplate a refuge in that vessel which he himself is pre- 
Xiaring, and now come let us go and there will be a speedy end, 
of this work ; accordingly the journey was undertaken and in 
due time they arrived in sight of this towering edifice ; they 
were struck with astonishment, paused and looked on with 
wonder; Hanelius and his comrades were almost overcome in 
beholding the magnificent proportions of this sujperhuinan 
structure ; but he recalled to mind the object of his expedition 
and now said he, ^‘Let us accomplish the object of our mis- 
sion,” with a rapid move they went forward till they came 


54 THE YOUNG CAPTIVE PRINCE. 


near the line of demarkation, which might properly be called 
the dead line, forbidden for any to pass, when ail came to a 
sudden stand, with the exception of Hanelius, he leaping over 
the line fell a lifeless lurni) of clay. His remains were deliv- 
ered to his friends, they uttered loud lamentations over their 
leader, saying, ‘‘Oh, Hanelius! Hanelius I noble chieftain, for 
thee we mourn ; thy remains we must commit to the silence 
of the tomb. Would that we had remained in Beruch, then 
our leader would have been living. 

Men continued their ordinary avocations and regardless of 
the warnings of Noah, they sunk deeper daily in every species 
of crime. But the day arrived when the Ark was completed, 
and the teeming multitudes from the animal kingdom came 
by pairs of the different varities as if taught by instinct to 
preserve their kind, entered the Ark, at this remarkable scene 
some in loud tones cried, “What does all of this mean ?” others 
laughingl}^ said, “the beasts are going crazy as well as this old 
man. The}^ all seem to be making ready for a nice ride, but 
where is the water?” After every thing being accomplished 
and in a state of readiness, Noah with his family entered the 
Ark, the doors being closed by the hand of an Arch Angel, a 
mighty trumpet sounded, an awful trembling ceased the earth, 
the air, black clouds were soon seen gathering thickly around, 
the lightnings gleaming and fearful thunders rolling, an out- 
cry with piteous moans were heard among these scoffers, on 
bended knees and uplifted hands they prayed to be taken in, 
but too late, the day of their doom had come, the mighty 
waters were soon pouring down, the earth in convulsions 
opening and throwing forth her rivers. As the waters increased 
and arose the Ark arose and safely floated above the deep, 
before the wind and tide, and the waters prevailed and covered 
the highest hills, and mountains under the whole Heaven. 
We are told that the Ark rested in the seventh month, on the 
seventeenth day of the month, on the mountains of Ararat. 
Every living substance was destroyed from the face of the 
earth ; this was the closing scene of the first age of the world. 
We will here introduce a short review. It is said in the be- 
ginning God created the heavens and the earth, whether this 
creation has reference to bringing forth substances from noth- 
ing, or the work of construction and formation, is not ours to 
say ; but in our judgment it is very certain that the system of 


THE YOUNG CAPTIVE PKINCE. 5^ 


worlds with which we are associated were all made at the same 
time, in this beginning they were all created each place in 
their respective orbit, the sun being the light and the centre 
of the whole, all being placed at such a distance, one from the 
other, that they can neither digress in wandering from or 
coming to, but one united harmonious action, as if chained by 
omnipotent power, all these are balanced upon nothing, hang 
swinging in the air, fresh from the hand, of Deity, gloriously 
fitted up, the mysterious workmanship of power Divine. We 
now speak more directly in regard to the planet on which we 
live. This earth on which we live, with all the mighty spheres 
had their beginning, there was a period in the history of 
Eternity when they were not, but Deity resolved to bring 
them forth into being ; the manner in which this w^ork was 
accomplished is not a business belonging to mortals ; whether 
our earth was at first a small molten mass, and in its rapid 
flight through space constantly augmented, gaining additions 
of matter until it was of such dimensions that it was judged 
proper to commence the glorious work of formation, any de- 
termining principle in regard to this matter we would not 
presume to lay down. We are living on a globe that is on 
fire and was probably so when it first dropped from the hand 
of its Creator, and will continue to burn until the present 
order of things are changed ; a few evidences we will here 
introduce to prove that the world on which we live in its in- 
ternal parts is an ocean of burning fire, the rate of heat in- 
creases on an average at about one degree for every foot of 
descent, so that if we were to go down two miles we should 
find boiling water, and at ten miles arrive at ignited rocks ; if 
this theory be true a few miles surface in descent and we come 
to an ocean of burning lava ; witness the numerous volcanoes, 
some of which send forth volumes of fire to the height of 
twelve thousand feet ; what a mighty internal pressure there 
must be to send forth towering columns of fire and smoke to 
such a vast distance in the heavens, turn our thoughts for a 
moment toold^tna and Vesusvius which have been belching 
forth for thousands of years, which were witnessed by 
the Plinys during one of these convulsions which inundated 
and destroyed the city of Pompeii, one of the older Plinys 
lost his life. These volcanoes seem to serve as smoke iiipes to 
give vent to this mighty internal fire. The numerous hot 


56 THE YOUNG CAPTIVE PRINCE. 


springs are also another evidence of this position, among 
which we would make a special reference to the Geysers of 
Iceland, which has thrown forth its mighty rivers of hot Avater, 
with a trembling of the earth for many ages. We will now 
make a short reference to the animals. There is supposed to 
be in the animal kingdom about two hundred and fifty thou- 
sand of the different varieties, the greater part of Avhich be- 
long to the insect tribe. AVhat a multitude there must have 
been which passed before Adam to receive their names. What 
a gigantic intellect Adam must have been endowed with, to 
appropriately give so many names. In regard to the misfor- 
tunes at Eden we will have but little further to say ; it is very 
evident that the beast which was used as an instrument in the 
seduction of our first parents was the most subtle of all others. 
Man in his creation was endowed with immortality, ive have 
no intimations to the reverse of this ; if it had not been for 
disobedience he would consequently have lived forever, and 
would have been the companion of angels and in close felloAV- 
ship or communion with his Maker himself. In the first age 
of the world the life of man was very remarkable, he usually 
lived from seven to nine hundred years and upwards. We are 
informed that in those days there were giants in the earth ; 
unquestionably in this period of the history of the world’s 
history, man was of greater magnitude, of strong physical en- 
durance, at the age of two or three hundred years he was but 
a young man. Imagine to ourselves a convention of these 
old pioneers together, Methusala in the chair, some eight hun- 
dred years old ; he opens the meeting by giving an incident of 
early life, Avhich is something like the following: 

“When I was a youth about twelve years old my father 
Enoch said unto me, ‘My son would you not like to go and see 
the first man, who was directly moulded by the hands of his 
Maker V I gladly assented, he took me by the hand and after 
a few hours’ travel we came to the abode of Adam, which by 
reason of its age Avas mossy in its appearance ; we came to 
the door and after introducing a song, which was customary in 
those days to gain an admittance, after concluding the door 
was opened, my father and Adam warmly embraced each 
other, after which I had an introduction to him who once lived 
in Eden, placing his hand upon my head he said, ‘My son be a 
good boy and you shall live to see many years.’ He gave us 


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THE YOUNG CAPTIVE PRINCE. 57 


many interesting anecdotes in regard to creation and the Gar- 
den of Eden; I had an interview with him after this, fori was 
about one hundred and thirteen years old when he died. He 
was tall, gracefully proportioned and erect, his countenance 
was broad and high, his eyes were dark and brilliant, with a 
pleasing smile on his visage, his hair was white and glossy and 
hung back upon his shoulders in ringlets nearly to his waist, 
his voice was sweet and melodious.” 

This first man was the head and representative of the hu- 
man race ; he was, as we have already contemplated, made in 
the image of his Maker; we come into being in His likeness, 
and although most six thousand years have passed since man 
was in Eden we inherit his propensities. If he had not vio- 
lated his moral obligations we believe he would not have lived 
here always; that there is a home prepared for man in the 
centre of the universe, to this all the virtuous and the good 
from the surrounding worlds will be gathered, Enoch and 
Elijah like, and sit down at one common table, in one family 
and made the partakers of one united brotherhood. Seraph, 
Cherubim, Angel and Arch Angel, with man redeemed, enjoy 
the same mansions, walk the same golden streets, dwell in the 
same city, gather fruit from the same trees and drink from the 
same River of Life. 

Yours of early life, 

FLAVIUS. 


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THE YOUNG CAPTIVE PRINCE. 


MOUNT ARARAT, TENT OF INCENSE. 

To ALL WHO MAY LIVE HEREAFTER, TO THE END OF TIME. 

We stand upon this mountain as monuments of amazing mercy. 

We cast our eyes around and behold a desolated earth. 

We have witnessed the closing scene of the old world and a just 
recompense upon the disobedient. 

Those who once vaunted in their pride and greatness are sleeping in 
silent stillness. 

They refused to be chaste and receive friendly warnings. 

When fear came upon them and anguish seized their hearts, they 
called but there was none to answer. 

They raised their hands and eyes Heavenward. 

But too late ; the day of their reckoning and their doom had come. 

What a fearful day was that to a sin cursed world when man en- 
tered the Ark and the doors were shut. 

Most gladly would these apostates to virtue have entered in when 
heavy thunders shook the earth and in convulsions threw out 
her rivers and in torrents the waters fell. 

For more than one hundred years was this vessel in being construct- 
ed, and they faithfully warned, but they made light, ridiculed, 
and groped in the thickest moral darkness. 

Oh, ye who may live in coming ages, beware lest a similar day over- 
take you and ye are not ready. 

Not by water shall the earth be purged again. 

The bow is a pledge given that the earth no more shall be drowned. 

But the tires will come forth fanned by Omnipotence. 

The earth will return to its former element ; but shall appear again 
all renewed and gloriously fitted up for the abode of virtuous 
intelligencies. 

(Signed) 

NOAH. 


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THE EAIIVHOW. 


The bow is placed in the cloud to bring to the mind of the Eternal 
One 

The promise made to NToah’s sons. 

The earth no more by a deluge shall be drowned, 

But reserved to hre when the last loud trump shall sound. 

ISTo more shall the foams and dashes of a wandering tide, 

O’erflow the hills and vales so wide, 

The Leviathan confined to his own natural bound 
Circumnavigate the earth, a globe so round. 

IVor the stately huntsman fly for a distant home. 

Pursued by an angry tide centering on either side. 

Before, behind, and all around, an awful thundering to the ground. 
Seek protection on the tallest pine, but swallowed up in a raging 
deep. 

The ploughman in the field alarmed, behold awful aspect. 

Pouring down of waters as from distant worlds emptied out. 
Centering to a general point. 

Fly ! but whither ? from the thunders of an awful storm o’er creation 
wide. 

Fain would mount on wings of wind and borne to some region most 
remote. 

Destruction certain, sure, as thunders last seven emptied from the 
store of Jehovah’s wrath. 

The African chieftain black, with shining spear bend with lively 
step for Abysinia’s hight. 

Or the Mountains of the Moon. 

The startled Arab, with wandering herd, on mounted camel, 
Tripping o’er the golden sand for Sinia’s rugged mount. 

Where God in thuders and fiery flame 
Conversed with man and gave a written law. 


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Rebellious Israel feared and quaked ; nor Himilya’s sons 
Pride in their towering one, ascend as on a Babel above the clouds, 
Defy an insulted and sin avenging God, these but an open spacious 
plain 

Scaned by Ommnicient Eye, think not to escape the merits of thy 
crimes. 

The mountain high, the valley low, when God out in judgment come 
To avenge His slighted law, a deluge fear not, 

The bow is a pledge given to man in token of the Eternal remem- 
brance. 

The earth no more shall be drowned, but reserved to fire. 

When the Archangel,s last loud trump shall sound. 

An Ark such as Hoah rode triumphant o’er the wave, 

A world ruined, lost by sin, will do thee no good, 

N'or one by thyself prepared, but by God the Father, in Jesus Christ, 
Oh, come and enter in by obedience, happy, safe, secure. 

When planets disorbed rush lawless through the sky. 

Above the crush and burn of worlds, forever safe at God’s right hand. 



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